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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,933, 248,329.41 and 104,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,933, 248,329.41 and 104,481.50 is: 144,197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,933 : 248,329.41 = 104,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,933/248,329.41 = 104,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,933x = 248,329.41 × 104,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,933x = 25,945,829,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,945,829,250.92/179,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,197.17

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