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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,965.28, 248,341.20 and 108,368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,965.28, 248,341.20 and 108,368.48 is: 149,541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,965.28 : 248,341.20 = 108,368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,965.28/248,341.20 = 108,368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,965.28x = 248,341.20 × 108,368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,965.28x = 26,912,358,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,912,358,365.38/179,965.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,541.95

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