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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,853.24, 248,158.98 and 104,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,853.24, 248,158.98 and 104,361.24 is: 143,996.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,853.24 : 248,158.98 = 104,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,853.24/248,158.98 = 104,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,853.24x = 248,158.98 × 104,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,853.24x = 25,898,178,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,898,178,869.94/179,853.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,996.18

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