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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,976.72, 248,398.32 and 104,568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,976.72, 248,398.32 and 104,568.96 is: 144,322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,976.72 : 248,398.32 = 104,568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,976.72/248,398.32 = 104,568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,976.72x = 248,398.32 × 104,568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,976.72x = 25,974,753,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974,753,988.15/179,976.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,322.85

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