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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,233.68, 264,350.88 and 123,877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,233.68, 264,350.88 and 123,877.44 is: 185,816.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,233.68 : 264,350.88 = 123,877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,233.68/264,350.88 = 123,877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,233.68x = 264,350.88 × 123,877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,233.68x = 32,747,110,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,747,110,276.15/176,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,816.41

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