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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,108.78, 261,148.68 and 123,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,108.78, 261,148.68 and 123,297.72 is: 184,936.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,108.78 : 261,148.68 = 123,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,108.78/261,148.68 = 123,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,108.78x = 261,148.68 × 123,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,108.78x = 32,199,036,825.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199,036,825.01/174,108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,936.32

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