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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,334.18, 264,224.79 and 122,973.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,334.18, 264,224.79 and 122,973.54 is: 184,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,334.18 : 264,224.79 = 122,973.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,334.18/264,224.79 = 122,973.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,334.18x = 264,224.79 × 122,973.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,334.18x = 32,492,657,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,492,657,782.06/176,334.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,267.50

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