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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,922.78, 248,315.34 and 104,471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,922.78, 248,315.34 and 104,471.28 is: 144,183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,922.78 : 248,315.34 = 104,471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,922.78/248,315.34 = 104,471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,922.78x = 248,315.34 × 104,471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,922.78x = 25,941,821,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,941,821,413.44/179,922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,183.08

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