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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,811.02, 248,168.34 and 107,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,811.02, 248,168.34 and 107,222.94 is: 147,985.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,811.02 : 248,168.34 = 107,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,811.02/248,168.34 = 107,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,811.02x = 248,168.34 × 107,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,811.02x = 26,609,339,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,609,339,029.72/179,811.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,985.03

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