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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,775.20, 248,139.12 and 104,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,775.20, 248,139.12 and 104,348 is: 144,028.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,775.20 : 248,139.12 = 104,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,775.20/248,139.12 = 104,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,775.20x = 248,139.12 × 104,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,775.20x = 25,892,820,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,892,820,893.76/179,775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,028.88

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