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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,003.40, 263,421.90 and 123,515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,003.40, 263,421.90 and 123,515.40 is: 184,863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,003.40 : 263,421.90 = 123,515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,003.40/263,421.90 = 123,515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,003.40x = 263,421.90 × 123,515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,003.40x = 32,536,661,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,536,661,347.26/176,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,863.82

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