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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,897.26, 248,280.08 and 104,445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,897.26, 248,280.08 and 104,445.76 is: 144,147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,897.26 : 248,280.08 = 104,445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,897.26/248,280.08 = 104,445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,897.26x = 248,280.08 × 104,445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,897.26x = 25,931,801,648.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,931,801,648.46/179,897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,147.84

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