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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,256.60, 184,496.10 and 88,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,256.60, 184,496.10 and 88,264.60 is: 132,118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,256.60 : 184,496.10 = 88,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,256.60/184,496.10 = 88,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,256.60x = 184,496.10 × 88,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,256.60x = 16,284,474,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284,474,468.06/123,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,118.48

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