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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,614.48, 247,953 and 104,135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,614.48, 247,953 and 104,135.44 is: 143,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,614.48 : 247,953 = 104,135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,614.48/247,953 = 104,135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,614.48x = 247,953 × 104,135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,614.48x = 25,820,694,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,820,694,754.32/179,614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,756.20

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