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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,750.51, 248,011.47 and 109,882.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,750.51, 248,011.47 and 109,882.17 is: 151,610.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,750.51 : 248,011.47 = 109,882.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,750.51/248,011.47 = 109,882.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,750.51x = 248,011.47 × 109,882.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,750.51x = 27,252,038,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,252,038,508.49/179,750.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,610.36

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