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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,964, 248,350.34 and 104,517.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,964, 248,350.34 and 104,517.36 is: 144,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,964 : 248,350.34 = 104,517.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,964/248,350.34 = 104,517.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,964x = 248,350.34 × 104,517.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,964x = 25,956,921,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,956,921,891.90/179,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,233.97

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