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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,332.64, 247,435.52 and 118,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,332.64, 247,435.52 and 118,072.32 is: 162,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,332.64 : 247,435.52 = 118,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,332.64/247,435.52 = 118,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,332.64x = 247,435.52 × 118,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,332.64x = 29,215,285,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,215,285,896.81/179,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,911.15

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