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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,167.46, 247,366.35 and 111,282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,167.46, 247,366.35 and 111,282.66 is: 153,641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,167.46 : 247,366.35 = 111,282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,167.46/247,366.35 = 111,282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,167.46x = 247,366.35 × 111,282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,167.46x = 27,527,585,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,527,585,422.49/179,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,641.66

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