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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,924.88, 248,318.22 and 104,473.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,924.88, 248,318.22 and 104,473.38 is: 144,185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,924.88 : 248,318.22 = 104,473.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,924.88/248,318.22 = 104,473.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,924.88x = 248,318.22 × 104,473.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,924.88x = 25,942,643,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,942,643,758.98/179,924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,185.97

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