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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,498.46, 247,750.09 and 111,566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,498.46, 247,750.09 and 111,566.74 is: 153,988.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,498.46 : 247,750.09 = 111,566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,498.46/247,750.09 = 111,566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,498.46x = 247,750.09 × 111,566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,498.46x = 27,640,669,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,640,669,597.09/179,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,988.34

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