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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,905.69, 248,291.72 and 104,454.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,905.69, 248,291.72 and 104,454.19 is: 144,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,905.69 : 248,291.72 = 104,454.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,905.69/248,291.72 = 104,454.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,905.69x = 248,291.72 × 104,454.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,905.69x = 25,935,110,136.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935,110,136.71/179,905.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,159.48

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