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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,902.24, 248,286.96 and 104,450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,902.24, 248,286.96 and 104,450.72 is: 144,154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,902.24 : 248,286.96 = 104,450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,902.24/248,286.96 = 104,450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,902.24x = 248,286.96 × 104,450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,902.24x = 25,933,751,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,933,751,738.61/179,902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,154.69

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