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