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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,932.26, 248,328.38 and 104,480.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,932.26, 248,328.38 and 104,480.76 is: 144,196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,932.26 : 248,328.38 = 104,480.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,932.26/248,328.38 = 104,480.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,932.26x = 248,328.38 × 104,480.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,932.26x = 25,945,537,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,945,537,871.97/179,932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,196.14

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