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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,262.76, 247,117.38 and 114,724.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,262.76, 247,117.38 and 114,724.84 is: 158,150.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,262.76 : 247,117.38 = 114,724.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,262.76/247,117.38 = 114,724.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,262.76x = 247,117.38 × 114,724.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,262.76x = 28,350,501,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350,501,881.72/179,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,150.54

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