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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,782.46, 247,995.03 and 115,228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,782.46, 247,995.03 and 115,228.70 is: 158,948.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,782.46 : 247,995.03 = 115,228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,782.46/247,995.03 = 115,228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,782.46x = 247,995.03 × 115,228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,782.46x = 28,576,143,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,576,143,673.39/179,782.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,948.46

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