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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,427.36, 247,591.20 and 110,505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,427.36, 247,591.20 and 110,505.84 is: 152,486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,427.36 : 247,591.20 = 110,505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,427.36/247,591.20 = 110,505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,427.36x = 247,591.20 × 110,505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,427.36x = 27,360,273,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360,273,532.61/179,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,486.63

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