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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,955.72, 248,369.28 and 104,547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,955.72, 248,369.28 and 104,547.96 is: 144,293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,955.72 : 248,369.28 = 104,547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,955.72/248,369.28 = 104,547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,955.72x = 248,369.28 × 104,547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,955.72x = 25,966,501,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,966,501,550.67/179,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,293.84

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