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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,498.96, 247,750.78 and 111,567.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,498.96, 247,750.78 and 111,567.24 is: 153,989.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,498.96 : 247,750.78 = 111,567.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,498.96/247,750.78 = 111,567.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,498.96x = 247,750.78 × 111,567.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,498.96x = 27,640,870,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,640,870,732.45/179,498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,989.03

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