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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,080.80, 268,621.20 and 123,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,080.80, 268,621.20 and 123,093.60 is: 184,640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,080.80 : 268,621.20 = 123,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,080.80/268,621.20 = 123,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,080.80x = 268,621.20 × 123,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,080.80x = 33,065,550,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,065,550,544.32/179,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,640.40

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