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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,863.44, 248,310.96 and 108,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,863.44, 248,310.96 and 108,261 is: 149,460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,863.44 : 248,310.96 = 108,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,863.44/248,310.96 = 108,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,863.44x = 248,310.96 × 108,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,863.44x = 26,882,392,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,882,392,840.56/179,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,460.02

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