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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,002.28, 246,961.67 and 110,994.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,002.28, 246,961.67 and 110,994.78 is: 153,134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,002.28 : 246,961.67 = 110,994.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,002.28/246,961.67 = 110,994.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,002.28x = 246,961.67 × 110,994.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,002.28x = 27,411,455,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,411,455,675.11/179,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,134.67

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