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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,153.08, 247,239.36 and 111,191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,153.08, 247,239.36 and 111,191.94 is: 153,449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,153.08 : 247,239.36 = 111,191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,153.08/247,239.36 = 111,191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,153.08x = 247,239.36 × 111,191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,153.08x = 27,491,024,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,491,024,082.76/179,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,449.91

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