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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,325.44, 247,386.02 and 115,683.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,325.44, 247,386.02 and 115,683.74 is: 159,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,325.44 : 247,386.02 = 115,683.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,325.44/247,386.02 = 115,683.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,325.44x = 247,386.02 × 115,683.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,325.44x = 28,618,540,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,618,540,017.31/179,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,589.96

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