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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,217.80, 264,326.70 and 123,073.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,217.80, 264,326.70 and 123,073.70 is: 184,610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,217.80 : 264,326.70 = 123,073.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,217.80/264,326.70 = 123,073.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,217.80x = 264,326.70 × 123,073.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,217.80x = 32,531,664,977.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,531,664,977.79/176,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,610.55

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