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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,156.80, 247,109.32 and 152,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,156.80, 247,109.32 and 152,112.76 is: 209,807.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,156.80 : 247,109.32 = 152,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,156.80/247,109.32 = 152,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,156.80x = 247,109.32 × 152,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,156.80x = 37,588,480,686.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,588,480,686.92/179,156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,807.73

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