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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,898.25, 248,281.47 and 104,446.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,898.25, 248,281.47 and 104,446.75 is: 144,149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,898.25 : 248,281.47 = 104,446.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,898.25/248,281.47 = 104,446.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,898.25x = 248,281.47 × 104,446.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,898.25x = 25,932,192,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,932,192,626.72/179,898.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,149.22

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