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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,949.88, 248,097.90 and 123,259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,949.88, 248,097.90 and 123,259.96 is: 169,939.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,949.88 : 248,097.90 = 123,259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,949.88/248,097.90 = 123,259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,949.88x = 248,097.90 × 123,259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,949.88x = 30,580,537,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,580,537,230.08/179,949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,939.19

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