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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,424.72, 247,317.46 and 121,263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,424.72, 247,317.46 and 121,263.23 is: 167,148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,424.72 : 247,317.46 = 121,263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,424.72/247,317.46 = 121,263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,424.72x = 247,317.46 × 121,263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,424.72x = 29,990,514,350.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,990,514,350.13/179,424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,148.17

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