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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,989.62, 248,388.30 and 104,538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,989.62, 248,388.30 and 104,538.12 is: 144,264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,989.62 : 248,388.30 = 104,538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,989.62/248,388.30 = 104,538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,989.62x = 248,388.30 × 104,538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,989.62x = 25,966,045,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,966,045,912.00/179,989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,264.13

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