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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,323.94, 247,383.96 and 115,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,323.94, 247,383.96 and 115,682.24 is: 159,587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,323.94 : 247,383.96 = 115,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,323.94/247,383.96 = 115,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,323.94x = 247,383.96 × 115,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,323.94x = 28,617,930,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,617,930,632.87/179,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,587.90

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