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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,731.26, 247,984.83 and 109,862.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,731.26, 247,984.83 and 109,862.93 is: 151,583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,731.26 : 247,984.83 = 109,862.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,731.26/247,984.83 = 109,862.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,731.26x = 247,984.83 × 109,862.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,731.26x = 27,244,340,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244,340,639.31/179,731.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,583.76

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