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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,751.88, 248,013.37 and 109,883.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,751.88, 248,013.37 and 109,883.55 is: 151,612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,751.88 : 248,013.37 = 109,883.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,751.88/248,013.37 = 109,883.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,751.88x = 248,013.37 × 109,883.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,751.88x = 27,252,589,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,252,589,543.06/179,751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,612.26

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