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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,476.80, 247,586.40 and 122,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,476.80, 247,586.40 and 122,942.40 is: 169,597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,476.80 : 247,586.40 = 122,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,476.80/247,586.40 = 122,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,476.80x = 247,586.40 × 122,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,476.80x = 30,438,866,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,438,866,223.36/179,476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,597.78

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