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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,038.30, 184,229.40 and 123,038.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,038.30, 184,229.40 and 123,038.30 is: 184,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,038.30 : 184,229.40 = 123,038.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,038.30/184,229.40 = 123,038.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,038.30x = 184,229.40 × 123,038.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,038.30x = 22,667,272,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,272,186.02/123,038.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,229.40

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