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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,353.92, 247,504.80 and 112,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,353.92, 247,504.80 and 112,322.88 is: 155,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,353.92 : 247,504.80 = 112,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,353.92/247,504.80 = 112,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,353.92x = 247,504.80 × 112,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,353.92x = 27,800,451,949.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,800,451,949.82/179,353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,003.31

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