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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,985.62, 248,382.78 and 104,534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,985.62, 248,382.78 and 104,534.12 is: 144,258.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,985.62 : 248,382.78 = 104,534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,985.62/248,382.78 = 104,534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,985.62x = 248,382.78 × 104,534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,985.62x = 25,964,475,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,964,475,330.45/179,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,258.61

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