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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,613.64, 247,806.66 and 115,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,613.64, 247,806.66 and 115,994.44 is: 160,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,613.64 : 247,806.66 = 115,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,613.64/247,806.66 = 115,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,613.64x = 247,806.66 × 115,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,613.64x = 28,744,194,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,744,194,754.97/179,613.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,033.47

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