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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,854.74, 248,161.05 and 104,362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,854.74, 248,161.05 and 104,362.74 is: 143,998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,854.74 : 248,161.05 = 104,362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,854.74/248,161.05 = 104,362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,854.74x = 248,161.05 × 104,362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,854.74x = 25,898,767,139.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,898,767,139.28/179,854.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,998.25

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