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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,458.49, 178,346.41 and 123,479.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,458.49, 178,346.41 and 123,479.47 is: 170,109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,458.49 : 178,346.41 = 123,479.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,458.49/178,346.41 = 123,479.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,458.49x = 178,346.41 × 123,479.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,458.49x = 22,022,120,183.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,022,120,183.20/129,458.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,109.51

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