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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,314.10, 264,730.35 and 123,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,314.10, 264,730.35 and 123,955.70 is: 186,115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,314.10 : 264,730.35 = 123,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,314.10/264,730.35 = 123,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,314.10x = 264,730.35 × 123,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,314.10x = 32,814,835,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,814,835,845.50/176,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,115.78

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