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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,345.18, 268,722.49 and 125,315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,345.18, 268,722.49 and 125,315.34 is: 187,766.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,345.18 : 268,722.49 = 125,315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,345.18/268,722.49 = 125,315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,345.18x = 268,722.49 × 125,315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,345.18x = 33,675,050,200.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,675,050,200.00/179,345.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,766.69

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