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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,922.33, 248,233.82 and 108,276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,922.33, 248,233.82 and 108,276.21 is: 149,385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,922.33 : 248,233.82 = 108,276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,922.33/248,233.82 = 108,276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,922.33x = 248,233.82 × 108,276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,922.33x = 26,877,816,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,877,816,682.04/179,922.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,385.66

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