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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,972.70, 248,389.92 and 111,102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,972.70, 248,389.92 and 111,102.27 is: 153,338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,972.70 : 248,389.92 = 111,102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,972.70/248,389.92 = 111,102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,972.70x = 248,389.92 × 111,102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,972.70x = 27,596,683,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,596,683,957.12/179,972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,338.17

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