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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,924.56, 248,303.28 and 111,981.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,924.56, 248,303.28 and 111,981.76 is: 154,539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,924.56 : 248,303.28 = 111,981.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,924.56/248,303.28 = 111,981.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,924.56x = 248,303.28 × 111,981.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,924.56x = 27,805,438,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,805,438,308.17/179,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,539.43

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