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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,905.44, 248,291.38 and 104,453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,905.44, 248,291.38 and 104,453.94 is: 144,159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,905.44 : 248,291.38 = 104,453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,905.44/248,291.38 = 104,453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,905.44x = 248,291.38 × 104,453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,905.44x = 25,935,012,386.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935,012,386.77/179,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,159.13

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