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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,996.82, 248,427.52 and 103,510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,996.82, 248,427.52 and 103,510.02 is: 142,862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,996.82 : 248,427.52 = 103,510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,996.82/248,427.52 = 103,510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,996.82x = 248,427.52 × 103,510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,996.82x = 25,714,737,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,714,737,563.75/179,996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,862.18

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