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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,906.19, 248,292.41 and 104,454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,906.19, 248,292.41 and 104,454.69 is: 144,160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,906.19 : 248,292.41 = 104,454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,906.19/248,292.41 = 104,454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,906.19x = 248,292.41 × 104,454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,906.19x = 25,935,306,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935,306,715.90/179,906.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,160.17

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