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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,957.22, 248,340.96 and 104,510.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,957.22, 248,340.96 and 104,510.58 is: 144,224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,957.22 : 248,340.96 = 104,510.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,957.22/248,340.96 = 104,510.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,957.22x = 248,340.96 × 104,510.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,957.22x = 25,954,257,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,954,257,767.36/179,957.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,224.60

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