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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,170.56, 247,204.08 and 115,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,170.56, 247,204.08 and 115,544.88 is: 159,418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,170.56 : 247,204.08 = 115,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,170.56/247,204.08 = 115,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,170.56x = 247,204.08 × 115,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,170.56x = 28,563,165,759.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,563,165,759.11/179,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,418.86

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