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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,864.44, 248,312.34 and 108,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,864.44, 248,312.34 and 108,262 is: 149,461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,864.44 : 248,312.34 = 108,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,864.44/248,312.34 = 108,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,864.44x = 248,312.34 × 108,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,864.44x = 26,882,790,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,882,790,553.08/179,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,461.40

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