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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,342.16, 268,717.98 and 125,312.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,342.16, 268,717.98 and 125,312.31 is: 187,762.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,342.16 : 268,717.98 = 125,312.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,342.16/268,717.98 = 125,312.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,342.16x = 268,717.98 × 125,312.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,342.16x = 33,673,670,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,673,670,812.33/179,342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,762.16

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