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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,942.88, 248,358.96 and 104,486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,942.88, 248,358.96 and 104,486.88 is: 144,213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,942.88 : 248,358.96 = 104,486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,942.88/248,358.96 = 104,486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,942.88x = 248,358.96 × 104,486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,942.88x = 25,950,252,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,950,252,850.44/179,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,213.84

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