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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,778.20, 248,143.26 and 104,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,778.20, 248,143.26 and 104,351 is: 144,033.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,778.20 : 248,143.26 = 104,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,778.20/248,143.26 = 104,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,778.20x = 248,143.26 × 104,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,778.20x = 25,893,997,324.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,893,997,324.26/179,778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,033.02

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