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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,800.74, 248,232.33 and 159,874.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,800.74, 248,232.33 and 159,874.02 is: 220,721.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,800.74 : 248,232.33 = 159,874.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,800.74/248,232.33 = 159,874.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,800.74x = 248,232.33 × 159,874.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,800.74x = 39,685,900,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,685,900,491.07/179,800.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,721.56

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