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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,109.29, 247,231.52 and 111,166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,109.29, 247,231.52 and 111,166.04 is: 153,446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,109.29 : 247,231.52 = 111,166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,109.29/247,231.52 = 111,166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,109.29x = 247,231.52 × 111,166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,109.29x = 27,483,747,249.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,483,747,249.59/179,109.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,446.80

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