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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,788.36, 264,971.67 and 123,190.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,788.36, 264,971.67 and 123,190.03 is: 184,638.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,788.36 : 264,971.67 = 123,190.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,788.36/264,971.67 = 123,190.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,788.36x = 264,971.67 × 123,190.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,788.36x = 32,641,867,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,641,867,976.45/176,788.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,638.11

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