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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,116.44, 247,012.92 and 111,144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,116.44, 247,012.92 and 111,144.48 is: 153,275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,116.44 : 247,012.92 = 111,144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,116.44/247,012.92 = 111,144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,116.44x = 247,012.92 × 111,144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,116.44x = 27,454,122,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,454,122,546.68/179,116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,275.28

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