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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,831.29, 248,014.82 and 108,197.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,831.29, 248,014.82 and 108,197.93 is: 149,221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,831.29 : 248,014.82 = 108,197.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,831.29/248,014.82 = 108,197.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,831.29x = 248,014.82 × 108,197.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,831.29x = 26,834,690,133.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,834,690,133.32/179,831.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,221.47

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