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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,312.67, 247,368.36 and 115,670.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,312.67, 247,368.36 and 115,670.97 is: 159,572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,312.67 : 247,368.36 = 115,670.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,312.67/247,368.36 = 115,670.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,312.67x = 247,368.36 × 115,670.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,312.67x = 28,613,338,148.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,613,338,148.51/179,312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,572.32

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