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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,969.92, 248,224.26 and 159,575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,969.92, 248,224.26 and 159,575.92 is: 220,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,969.92 : 248,224.26 = 159,575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,969.92/248,224.26 = 159,575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,969.92x = 248,224.26 × 159,575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,969.92x = 39,610,614,655.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,610,614,655.82/179,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,095.75

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