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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,215.60, 247,214.52 and 112,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,215.60, 247,214.52 and 112,030.96 is: 154,538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,215.60 : 247,214.52 = 112,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,215.60/247,214.52 = 112,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,215.60x = 247,214.52 × 112,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,215.60x = 27,695,680,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695,680,001.54/179,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,538.33

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