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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,959.72, 248,344.41 and 104,513.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,959.72, 248,344.41 and 104,513.08 is: 144,228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,959.72 : 248,344.41 = 104,513.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,959.72/248,344.41 = 104,513.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,959.72x = 248,344.41 × 104,513.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,959.72x = 25,955,239,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,955,239,189.88/179,959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,228.05

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