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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,732.01, 247,985.88 and 109,863.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,732.01, 247,985.88 and 109,863.67 is: 151,584.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,732.01 : 247,985.88 = 109,863.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,732.01/247,985.88 = 109,863.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,732.01x = 247,985.88 × 109,863.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,732.01x = 27,244,638,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244,638,884.98/179,732.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,584.79

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