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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.01, 247,981.74 and 109,860.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.01, 247,981.74 and 109,860.67 is: 151,580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.01 : 247,981.74 = 109,860.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.01/247,981.74 = 109,860.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.01x = 247,981.74 × 109,860.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.01x = 27,243,440,002.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243,440,002.17/179,729.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,580.65

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