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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,186.83, 247,174.97 and 112,002.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,186.83, 247,174.97 and 112,002.19 is: 154,498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,186.83 : 247,174.97 = 112,002.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,186.83/247,174.97 = 112,002.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,186.83x = 247,174.97 × 112,002.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,186.83x = 27,684,136,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,684,136,775.24/179,186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,498.73

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