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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,788.33, 264,971.73 and 123,190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,788.33, 264,971.73 and 123,190.12 is: 184,638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,788.33 : 264,971.73 = 123,190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,788.33/264,971.73 = 123,190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,788.33x = 264,971.73 × 123,190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,788.33x = 32,641,898,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,641,898,552.88/176,788.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,638.31

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