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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,928.06, 248,308.11 and 111,985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,928.06, 248,308.11 and 111,985.26 is: 154,544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,928.06 : 248,308.11 = 111,985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,928.06/248,308.11 = 111,985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,928.06x = 248,308.11 × 111,985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,928.06x = 27,806,848,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,806,848,258.46/179,928.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,544.26

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