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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,954.72, 248,367.90 and 104,546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,954.72, 248,367.90 and 104,546.96 is: 144,292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,954.72 : 248,367.90 = 104,546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,954.72/248,367.90 = 104,546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,954.72x = 248,367.90 × 104,546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,954.72x = 25,966,108,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,966,108,906.58/179,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,292.46

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