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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,333.64, 247,436.90 and 118,073.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,333.64, 247,436.90 and 118,073.32 is: 162,912.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,333.64 : 247,436.90 = 118,073.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,333.64/247,436.90 = 118,073.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,333.64x = 247,436.90 × 118,073.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,333.64x = 29,215,696,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,215,696,273.51/179,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,912.53

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