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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,959.22, 248,343.72 and 104,512.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,959.22, 248,343.72 and 104,512.58 is: 144,227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,959.22 : 248,343.72 = 104,512.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,959.22/248,343.72 = 104,512.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,959.22x = 248,343.72 × 104,512.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,959.22x = 25,955,042,904.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,955,042,904.00/179,959.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,227.36

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