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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,914.72, 248,254.32 and 104,450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,914.72, 248,254.32 and 104,450.08 is: 144,124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,914.72 : 248,254.32 = 104,450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,914.72/248,254.32 = 104,450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,914.72x = 248,254.32 × 104,450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,914.72x = 25,930,183,584.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,930,183,584.35/179,914.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,124.86

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