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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,914.88, 248,304.41 and 104,463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,914.88, 248,304.41 and 104,463.38 is: 144,172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,914.88 : 248,304.41 = 104,463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,914.88/248,304.41 = 104,463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,914.88x = 248,304.41 × 104,463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,914.88x = 25,938,716,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,938,716,173.67/179,914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,172.16

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