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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,312.10, 264,727.35 and 123,953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,312.10, 264,727.35 and 123,953.70 is: 186,112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,312.10 : 264,727.35 = 123,953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,312.10/264,727.35 = 123,953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,312.10x = 264,727.35 × 123,953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,312.10x = 32,813,934,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,813,934,523.70/176,312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,112.78

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