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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,757.24, 248,020.80 and 109,888.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,757.24, 248,020.80 and 109,888.92 is: 151,619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,757.24 : 248,020.80 = 109,888.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,757.24/248,020.80 = 109,888.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,757.24x = 248,020.80 × 109,888.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,757.24x = 27,254,737,849.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,254,737,849.54/179,757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,619.69

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