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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,499.46, 247,751.47 and 111,567.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,499.46, 247,751.47 and 111,567.74 is: 153,989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,499.46 : 247,751.47 = 111,567.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,499.46/247,751.47 = 111,567.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,499.46x = 247,751.47 × 111,567.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,499.46x = 27,641,071,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641,071,589.58/179,499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,989.72

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