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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,196.58, 247,188.42 and 112,011.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,196.58, 247,188.42 and 112,011.94 is: 154,512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,196.58 : 247,188.42 = 112,011.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,196.58/247,188.42 = 112,011.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,196.58x = 247,188.42 × 112,011.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,196.58x = 27,688,054,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,688,054,469.73/179,196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,512.18

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