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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,995.52, 248,311.08 and 104,529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,995.52, 248,311.08 and 104,529.44 is: 144,202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,995.52 : 248,311.08 = 104,529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,995.52/248,311.08 = 104,529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,995.52x = 248,311.08 × 104,529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,995.52x = 25,955,818,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,955,818,138.20/179,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,202.58

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