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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,105.80, 246,904.84 and 125,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,105.80, 246,904.84 and 125,223 is: 172,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,105.80 : 246,904.84 = 125,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,105.80/246,904.84 = 125,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,105.80x = 246,904.84 × 125,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,105.80x = 30,918,164,779.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,918,164,779.32/179,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,625.15

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