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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,577.82, 247,846.63 and 108,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,577.82, 247,846.63 and 108,030.16 is: 149,099.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,577.82 : 247,846.63 = 108,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,577.82/247,846.63 = 108,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,577.82x = 247,846.63 × 108,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,577.82x = 26,774,911,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,774,911,094.36/179,577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,099.21

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