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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,996.92, 248,361.39 and 108,381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,996.92, 248,361.39 and 108,381.58 is: 149,545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,996.92 : 248,361.39 = 108,381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,996.92/248,361.39 = 108,381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,996.92x = 248,361.39 × 108,381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,996.92x = 26,917,799,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,917,799,238.29/179,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,545.89

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