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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,713.87, 248,034.48 and 108,133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,713.87, 248,034.48 and 108,133.36 is: 149,241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,713.87 : 248,034.48 = 108,133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,713.87/248,034.48 = 108,133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,713.87x = 248,034.48 × 108,133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,713.87x = 26,820,801,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,820,801,718.25/179,713.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,241.69

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