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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,899.50, 248,283.18 and 104,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,899.50, 248,283.18 and 104,448 is: 144,150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,899.50 : 248,283.18 = 104,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,899.50/248,283.18 = 104,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,899.50x = 248,283.18 × 104,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,899.50x = 25,932,681,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,932,681,584.64/179,899.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,150.94

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