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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,776.20, 248,140.50 and 104,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,776.20, 248,140.50 and 104,349 is: 144,030.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,776.20 : 248,140.50 = 104,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,776.20/248,140.50 = 104,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,776.20x = 248,140.50 × 104,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,776.20x = 25,893,213,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,893,213,034.50/179,776.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,030.26

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