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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,963.28, 248,338.44 and 108,366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,963.28, 248,338.44 and 108,366.48 is: 149,539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,963.28 : 248,338.44 = 108,366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,963.28/248,338.44 = 108,366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,963.28x = 248,338.44 × 108,366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,963.28x = 26,911,562,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,911,562,591.49/179,963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,539.19

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