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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,671.20, 247,945.84 and 108,092.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,671.20, 247,945.84 and 108,092.76 is: 149,167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,671.20 : 247,945.84 = 108,092.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,671.20/247,945.84 = 108,092.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,671.20x = 247,945.84 × 108,092.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,671.20x = 26,801,150,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,801,150,176.12/179,671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,167.76

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