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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,969, 248,357.24 and 104,522.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,969, 248,357.24 and 104,522.36 is: 144,240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,969 : 248,357.24 = 104,522.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,969/248,357.24 = 104,522.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,969x = 248,357.24 × 104,522.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,969x = 25,958,884,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,958,884,847.89/179,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,240.87

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