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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,611.98, 247,949.55 and 104,132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,611.98, 247,949.55 and 104,132.94 is: 143,752.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,611.98 : 247,949.55 = 104,132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,611.98/247,949.55 = 104,132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,611.98x = 247,949.55 × 104,132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,611.98x = 25,819,715,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,819,715,613.18/179,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,752.75

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