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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,759.54, 248,023.89 and 109,891.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,759.54, 248,023.89 and 109,891.17 is: 151,622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,759.54 : 248,023.89 = 109,891.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,759.54/248,023.89 = 109,891.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,759.54x = 248,023.89 × 109,891.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,759.54x = 27,255,635,460.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,255,635,460.05/179,759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,622.75

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