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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,192.04, 247,283.04 and 125,457.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,192.04, 247,283.04 and 125,457.45 is: 173,129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,192.04 : 247,283.04 = 125,457.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,192.04/247,283.04 = 125,457.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,192.04x = 247,283.04 × 125,457.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,192.04x = 31,023,499,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023,499,626.65/179,192.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,129.90

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