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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,670.63, 247,821.15 and 145,680.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,670.63, 247,821.15 and 145,680.55 is: 200,938.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,670.63 : 247,821.15 = 145,680.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,670.63/247,821.15 = 145,680.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,670.63x = 247,821.15 × 145,680.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,670.63x = 36,102,721,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,102,721,433.63/179,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,938.36

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