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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,928, 248,322.51 and 104,476.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,928, 248,322.51 and 104,476.50 is: 144,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,928 : 248,322.51 = 104,476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,928/248,322.51 = 104,476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,928x = 248,322.51 × 104,476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,928x = 25,943,866,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,943,866,716.02/179,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,190.27

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