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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,376.49, 247,490.31 and 124,867.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,376.49, 247,490.31 and 124,867.59 is: 172,282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,376.49 : 247,490.31 = 124,867.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,376.49/247,490.31 = 124,867.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,376.49x = 247,490.31 × 124,867.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,376.49x = 30,903,518,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,903,518,558.05/179,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,282.99

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