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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,025.27, 247,092.57 and 113,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,025.27, 247,092.57 and 113,571.60 is: 156,752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,025.27 : 247,092.57 = 113,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,025.27/247,092.57 = 113,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,025.27x = 247,092.57 × 113,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,025.27x = 28,062,698,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,062,698,523.01/179,025.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,752.72

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