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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,825.38, 248,258.46 and 108,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,825.38, 248,258.46 and 108,223 is: 149,407.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,825.38 : 248,258.46 = 108,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,825.38/248,258.46 = 108,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,825.38x = 248,258.46 × 108,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,825.38x = 26,867,275,316.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,867,275,316.58/179,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,407.58

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