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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,674.38, 185,511.99 and 30,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,674.38, 185,511.99 and 30,180.13 is: 45,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,674.38 : 185,511.99 = 30,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,674.38/185,511.99 = 30,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,674.38x = 185,511.99 × 30,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,674.38x = 5,598,775,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598,775,974.76/123,674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,270.30

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