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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,980.92, 248,239.44 and 159,586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,980.92, 248,239.44 and 159,586.92 is: 220,110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,980.92 : 248,239.44 = 159,586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,980.92/248,239.44 = 159,586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,980.92x = 248,239.44 × 159,586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,980.92x = 39,615,767,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,615,767,652.12/179,980.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,110.93

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