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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,001.64, 247,060.01 and 113,548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,001.64, 247,060.01 and 113,548.24 is: 156,720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,001.64 : 247,060.01 = 113,548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,001.64/247,060.01 = 113,548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,001.64x = 247,060.01 × 113,548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,001.64x = 28,053,229,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,053,229,309.88/179,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,720.52

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