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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,004.90, 246,965.29 and 110,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,004.90, 246,965.29 and 110,997.41 is: 153,138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,004.90 : 246,965.29 = 110,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,004.90/246,965.29 = 110,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,004.90x = 246,965.29 × 110,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,004.90x = 27,412,506,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,412,506,037.58/179,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,138.30

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