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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,841.52, 247,986.84 and 122,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,841.52, 247,986.84 and 122,518 is: 168,942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,841.52 : 247,986.84 = 122,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,841.52/247,986.84 = 122,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,841.52x = 247,986.84 × 122,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,841.52x = 30,382,851,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,382,851,663.12/179,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,942.36

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