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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,350.72, 247,485.68 and 110,429.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,350.72, 247,485.68 and 110,429.24 is: 152,381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,350.72 : 247,485.68 = 110,429.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,350.72/247,485.68 = 110,429.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,350.72x = 247,485.68 × 110,429.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,350.72x = 27,329,653,763.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,329,653,763.71/179,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,381.07

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