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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,431.56, 247,622.04 and 111,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,431.56, 247,622.04 and 111,486 is: 153,854.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,431.56 : 247,622.04 = 111,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,431.56/247,622.04 = 111,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,431.56x = 247,622.04 × 111,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,431.56x = 27,606,390,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606,390,751.44/179,431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,854.71

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