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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,943.38, 249,472.26 and 129,322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,943.38, 249,472.26 and 129,322.08 is: 178,300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,943.38 : 249,472.26 = 129,322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,943.38/249,472.26 = 129,322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,943.38x = 249,472.26 × 129,322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,943.38x = 32,262,271,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262,271,565.50/180,943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,300.37

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