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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,969.43, 248,405.85 and 103,496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,969.43, 248,405.85 and 103,496.88 is: 142,853.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,969.43 : 248,405.85 = 103,496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,969.43/248,405.85 = 103,496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,969.43x = 248,405.85 × 103,496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,969.43x = 25,709,230,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,709,230,448.75/179,969.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,853.32

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