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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,391.38, 247,541.54 and 110,469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,391.38, 247,541.54 and 110,469.89 is: 152,437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,391.38 : 247,541.54 = 110,469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,391.38/247,541.54 = 110,469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,391.38x = 247,541.54 × 110,469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,391.38x = 27,345,886,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,345,886,760.74/179,391.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,437.02

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