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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,012.28, 246,975.54 and 111,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,012.28, 246,975.54 and 111,004.80 is: 153,148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,012.28 : 246,975.54 = 111,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,012.28/246,975.54 = 111,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,012.28x = 246,975.54 × 111,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,012.28x = 27,415,470,422.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,415,470,422.59/179,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,148.55

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