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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,764.11, 248,039.82 and 108,148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,764.11, 248,039.82 and 108,148.74 is: 149,224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,764.11 : 248,039.82 = 108,148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,764.11/248,039.82 = 108,148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,764.11x = 248,039.82 × 108,148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,764.11x = 26,825,195,165.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,825,195,165.51/179,764.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,224.42

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