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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,730.01, 247,983.12 and 109,861.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,730.01, 247,983.12 and 109,861.67 is: 151,582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,730.01 : 247,983.12 = 109,861.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,730.01/247,983.12 = 109,861.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,730.01x = 247,983.12 × 109,861.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,730.01x = 27,243,839,695.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243,839,695.01/179,730.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,582.03

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