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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,819.52, 247,956.48 and 122,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,819.52, 247,956.48 and 122,496 is: 168,912.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,819.52 : 247,956.48 = 122,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,819.52/247,956.48 = 122,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,819.52x = 247,956.48 × 122,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,819.52x = 30,373,676,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,373,676,974.08/179,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,912.01

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