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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,669.25, 248,040.77 and 108,065.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,669.25, 248,040.77 and 108,065.25 is: 149,188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,669.25 : 248,040.77 = 108,065.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,669.25/248,040.77 = 108,065.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,669.25x = 248,040.77 × 108,065.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,669.25x = 26,804,587,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,804,587,279.92/179,669.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,188.51

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