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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,958.22, 248,342.34 and 104,511.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,958.22, 248,342.34 and 104,511.58 is: 144,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,958.22 : 248,342.34 = 104,511.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,958.22/248,342.34 = 104,511.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,958.22x = 248,342.34 × 104,511.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,958.22x = 25,954,650,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,954,650,334.30/179,958.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,225.98

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