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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,971.56, 248,280.66 and 104,479.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,971.56, 248,280.66 and 104,479.56 is: 144,135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,971.56 : 248,280.66 = 104,479.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,971.56/248,280.66 = 104,479.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,971.56x = 248,280.66 × 104,479.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,971.56x = 25,940,254,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,940,254,113.31/179,971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,135.30

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