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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,106.12, 247,332.42 and 115,553.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,106.12, 247,332.42 and 115,553.16 is: 159,570.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,106.12 : 247,332.42 = 115,553.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,106.12/247,332.42 = 115,553.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,106.12x = 247,332.42 × 115,553.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,106.12x = 28,580,042,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,580,042,701.45/179,106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,570.44

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