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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,994.96, 248,277.96 and 108,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,994.96, 248,277.96 and 108,397.44 is: 149,519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,994.96 : 248,277.96 = 108,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,994.96/248,277.96 = 108,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,994.96x = 248,277.96 × 108,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,994.96x = 26,912,695,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,912,695,272.42/179,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,519.16

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