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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,896.26, 248,278.70 and 104,444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,896.26, 248,278.70 and 104,444.76 is: 144,146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,896.26 : 248,278.70 = 104,444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,896.26/248,278.70 = 104,444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,896.26x = 248,278.70 × 104,444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,896.26x = 25,931,409,234.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,931,409,234.61/179,896.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,146.46

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