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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,330.70, 247,210.83 and 114,790.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,330.70, 247,210.83 and 114,790.44 is: 158,240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,330.70 : 247,210.83 = 114,790.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,330.70/247,210.83 = 114,790.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,330.70x = 247,210.83 × 114,790.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,330.70x = 28,377,439,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,377,439,948.47/179,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,240.84

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