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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,997.92, 248,362.77 and 108,382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,997.92, 248,362.77 and 108,382.58 is: 149,547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,997.92 : 248,362.77 = 108,382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,997.92/248,362.77 = 108,382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,997.92x = 248,362.77 × 108,382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,997.92x = 26,918,197,788.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,918,197,788.55/179,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,547.27

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