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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,720.06, 248,056.83 and 108,086.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,720.06, 248,056.83 and 108,086.22 is: 149,184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,720.06 : 248,056.83 = 108,086.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,720.06/248,056.83 = 108,086.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,720.06x = 248,056.83 × 108,086.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,720.06x = 26,811,525,099.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,811,525,099.88/179,720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,184.94

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