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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,711.87, 248,031.72 and 108,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,711.87, 248,031.72 and 108,131.36 is: 149,238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,711.87 : 248,031.72 = 108,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,711.87/248,031.72 = 108,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,711.87x = 248,031.72 × 108,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,711.87x = 26,820,005,966.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,820,005,966.58/179,711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,238.93

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