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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,311.40, 263,883.90 and 123,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,311.40, 263,883.90 and 123,823.40 is: 185,325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,311.40 : 263,883.90 = 123,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,311.40/263,883.90 = 123,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,311.40x = 263,883.90 × 123,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,311.40x = 32,675,001,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,675,001,703.26/176,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,325.52

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