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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,567.76, 247,804.52 and 104,161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,567.76, 247,804.52 and 104,161.04 is: 143,742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,567.76 : 247,804.52 = 104,161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,567.76/247,804.52 = 104,161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,567.76x = 247,804.52 × 104,161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,567.76x = 25,811,576,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,811,576,519.90/179,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,742.82

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