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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,923.88, 248,316.84 and 104,472.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,923.88, 248,316.84 and 104,472.38 is: 144,184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,923.88 : 248,316.84 = 104,472.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,923.88/248,316.84 = 104,472.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,923.88x = 248,316.84 × 104,472.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,923.88x = 25,942,250,027.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,942,250,027.30/179,923.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,184.59

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