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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,930.06, 248,310.88 and 111,987.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,930.06, 248,310.88 and 111,987.26 is: 154,547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,930.06 : 248,310.88 = 111,987.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,930.06/248,310.88 = 111,987.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,930.06x = 248,310.88 × 111,987.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,930.06x = 27,807,655,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,807,655,079.39/179,930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,547.02

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