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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,971.70, 248,388.54 and 111,101.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,971.70, 248,388.54 and 111,101.27 is: 153,336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,971.70 : 248,388.54 = 111,101.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,971.70/248,388.54 = 111,101.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,971.70x = 248,388.54 × 111,101.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,971.70x = 27,596,282,247.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,596,282,247.45/179,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,336.79

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