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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,929, 248,323.89 and 104,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,929, 248,323.89 and 104,477.50 is: 144,191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,929 : 248,323.89 = 104,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,929/248,323.89 = 104,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,929x = 248,323.89 × 104,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,929x = 25,944,259,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,944,259,217.48/179,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,191.65

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