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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,960.06, 248,344.89 and 104,513.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,960.06, 248,344.89 and 104,513.42 is: 144,228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,960.06 : 248,344.89 = 104,513.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,960.06/248,344.89 = 104,513.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,960.06x = 248,344.89 × 104,513.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,960.06x = 25,955,374,022.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,955,374,022.36/179,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,228.52

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