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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,871.40, 264,723.90 and 124,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,871.40, 264,723.90 and 124,383.40 is: 186,164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,871.40 : 264,723.90 = 124,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,871.40/264,723.90 = 124,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,871.40x = 264,723.90 × 124,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,871.40x = 32,927,258,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,927,258,743.26/176,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,164.97

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