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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,837.20, 248,022.97 and 108,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,837.20, 248,022.97 and 108,203.84 is: 149,229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,837.20 : 248,022.97 = 108,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,837.20/248,022.97 = 108,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,837.20x = 248,022.97 × 108,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,837.20x = 26,837,037,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,837,037,762.20/179,837.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,229.62

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