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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,911.50, 248,299.74 and 104,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,911.50, 248,299.74 and 104,460 is: 144,167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,911.50 : 248,299.74 = 104,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,911.50/248,299.74 = 104,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,911.50x = 248,299.74 × 104,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,911.50x = 25,937,390,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,937,390,840.40/179,911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,167.50

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