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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,827.38, 248,261.22 and 108,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,827.38, 248,261.22 and 108,225 is: 149,410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,827.38 : 248,261.22 = 108,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,827.38/248,261.22 = 108,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,827.38x = 248,261.22 × 108,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,827.38x = 26,868,070,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,868,070,534.50/179,827.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,410.34

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