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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,649.34, 247,986.94 and 108,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,649.34, 247,986.94 and 108,015.52 is: 149,104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,649.34 : 247,986.94 = 108,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,649.34/247,986.94 = 108,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,649.34x = 247,986.94 × 108,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,649.34x = 26,786,437,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,786,437,387.30/179,649.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,104.01

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