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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,751.07, 248,012.25 and 109,882.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,751.07, 248,012.25 and 109,882.73 is: 151,611.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,751.07 : 248,012.25 = 109,882.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,751.07/248,012.25 = 109,882.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,751.07x = 248,012.25 × 109,882.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,751.07x = 27,252,263,311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,252,263,311.41/179,751.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,611.13

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