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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,967.28, 248,343.96 and 108,370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,967.28, 248,343.96 and 108,370.48 is: 149,544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,967.28 : 248,343.96 = 108,370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,967.28/248,343.96 = 108,370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,967.28x = 248,343.96 × 108,370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,967.28x = 26,913,154,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,913,154,150.30/179,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,544.71

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