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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,661.88, 247,976.70 and 108,028.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,661.88, 247,976.70 and 108,028.03 is: 149,104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,661.88 : 247,976.70 = 108,028.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,661.88/247,976.70 = 108,028.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,661.88x = 247,976.70 × 108,028.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,661.88x = 26,788,434,386.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,788,434,386.90/179,661.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,104.72

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