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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,382, 247,497.90 and 124,873.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,382, 247,497.90 and 124,873.08 is: 172,290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,382 : 247,497.90 = 124,873.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,382/247,497.90 = 124,873.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,382x = 247,497.90 × 124,873.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,382x = 30,905,825,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,905,825,066.53/179,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,290.56

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