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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,011.28, 246,974.16 and 111,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,011.28, 246,974.16 and 111,003.80 is: 153,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,011.28 : 246,974.16 = 111,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,011.28/246,974.16 = 111,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,011.28x = 246,974.16 × 111,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,011.28x = 27,415,070,261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,415,070,261.81/179,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,147.17

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