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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,241.08, 247,214.54 and 111,298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,241.08, 247,214.54 and 111,298.28 is: 153,505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,241.08 : 247,214.54 = 111,298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,241.08/247,214.54 = 111,298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,241.08x = 247,214.54 × 111,298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,241.08x = 27,514,552,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,514,552,536.50/179,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,505.84

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