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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,827.08, 248,009 and 108,193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,827.08, 248,009 and 108,193.71 is: 149,215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,827.08 : 248,009 = 108,193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,827.08/248,009 = 108,193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,827.08x = 248,009 × 108,193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,827.08x = 26,833,013,823.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,833,013,823.39/179,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,215.65

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