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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,772.63, 248,116.41 and 108,159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,772.63, 248,116.41 and 108,159.32 is: 149,278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,772.63 : 248,116.41 = 108,159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,772.63/248,116.41 = 108,159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,772.63x = 248,116.41 × 108,159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,772.63x = 26,836,100,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,836,100,945.86/179,772.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,278.01

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