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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,436.06, 247,417.74 and 114,819.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,436.06, 247,417.74 and 114,819.12 is: 158,319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,436.06 : 247,417.74 = 114,819.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,436.06/247,417.74 = 114,819.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,436.06x = 247,417.74 × 114,819.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,436.06x = 28,408,287,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,408,287,179.19/179,436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,319.83

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