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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,322.94, 247,382.58 and 115,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,322.94, 247,382.58 and 115,681.24 is: 159,586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,322.94 : 247,382.58 = 115,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,322.94/247,382.58 = 115,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,322.94x = 247,382.58 × 115,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,322.94x = 28,617,523,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,617,523,608.80/179,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,586.52

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