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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,001.69, 246,960.85 and 110,994.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,001.69, 246,960.85 and 110,994.19 is: 153,133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,001.69 : 246,960.85 = 110,994.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,001.69/246,960.85 = 110,994.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,001.69x = 246,960.85 × 110,994.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,001.69x = 27,411,219,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,411,219,507.46/179,001.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,133.86

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