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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,235.08, 247,206.26 and 111,292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,235.08, 247,206.26 and 111,292.28 is: 153,497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,235.08 : 247,206.26 = 111,292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,235.08/247,206.26 = 111,292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,235.08x = 247,206.26 × 111,292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,235.08x = 27,512,147,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,512,147,749.21/179,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,497.56

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