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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,930, 248,325.27 and 104,478.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,930, 248,325.27 and 104,478.50 is: 144,193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,930 : 248,325.27 = 104,478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,930/248,325.27 = 104,478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,930x = 248,325.27 × 104,478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,930x = 25,944,651,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,944,651,721.70/179,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,193.03

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