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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,514.30, 264,771.45 and 123,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,514.30, 264,771.45 and 123,370.20 is: 185,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,514.30 : 264,771.45 = 123,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,514.30/264,771.45 = 123,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,514.30x = 264,771.45 × 123,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,514.30x = 32,664,906,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,664,906,740.79/176,514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,055.30

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