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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,381.28, 247,287.60 and 125,499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,381.28, 247,287.60 and 125,499.36 is: 173,008.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,381.28 : 247,287.60 = 125,499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,381.28/247,287.60 = 125,499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,381.28x = 247,287.60 × 125,499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,381.28x = 31,034,435,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,034,435,535.94/179,381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,008.22

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