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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,087.78, 184,434.80 and 111,277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,087.78, 184,434.80 and 111,277.98 is: 166,738.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,087.78 : 184,434.80 = 111,277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,087.78/184,434.80 = 111,277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,087.78x = 184,434.80 × 111,277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,087.78x = 20,523,531,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523,531,985.70/123,087.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,738.99

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