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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,117.94, 247,014.99 and 111,145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,117.94, 247,014.99 and 111,145.98 is: 153,277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,117.94 : 247,014.99 = 111,145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,117.94/247,014.99 = 111,145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,117.94x = 247,014.99 × 111,145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,117.94x = 27,454,723,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,454,723,138.24/179,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,277.35

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