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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,968.92, 248,222.88 and 159,574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,968.92, 248,222.88 and 159,574.92 is: 220,094.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,968.92 : 248,222.88 = 159,574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,968.92/248,222.88 = 159,574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,968.92x = 248,222.88 × 159,574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,968.92x = 39,610,146,218.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,610,146,218.17/179,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,094.37

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