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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,247.77, 178,497.90 and 115,158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,247.77, 178,497.90 and 115,158.90 is: 159,040.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,247.77 : 178,497.90 = 115,158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,247.77/178,497.90 = 115,158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,247.77x = 178,497.90 × 115,158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,247.77x = 20,555,621,816.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,555,621,816.31/129,247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,040.44

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