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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,348.49, 247,619.97 and 111,466.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,348.49, 247,619.97 and 111,466.71 is: 153,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,348.49 : 247,619.97 = 111,466.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,348.49/247,619.97 = 111,466.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,348.49x = 247,619.97 × 111,466.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,348.49x = 27,601,383,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601,383,386.20/179,348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,898.05

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