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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,966, 248,353.10 and 104,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,966, 248,353.10 and 104,519.36 is: 144,236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,966 : 248,353.10 = 104,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,966/248,353.10 = 104,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,966x = 248,353.10 × 104,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,966x = 25,957,707,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,957,707,066.02/179,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,236.73

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