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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,905.94, 248,292.07 and 104,454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,905.94, 248,292.07 and 104,454.44 is: 144,159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,905.94 : 248,292.07 = 104,454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,905.94/248,292.07 = 104,454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,905.94x = 248,292.07 × 104,454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,905.94x = 25,935,208,606.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935,208,606.02/179,905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,159.82

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