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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,349.49, 247,621.35 and 111,467.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,349.49, 247,621.35 and 111,467.71 is: 153,899.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,349.49 : 247,621.35 = 111,467.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,349.49/247,621.35 = 111,467.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,349.49x = 247,621.35 × 111,467.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,349.49x = 27,601,784,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601,784,831.61/179,349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,899.43

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