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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,182.28, 268,773.14 and 122,851.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,182.28, 268,773.14 and 122,851.61 is: 184,277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,182.28 : 268,773.14 = 122,851.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,182.28/268,773.14 = 122,851.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,182.28x = 268,773.14 × 122,851.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,182.28x = 33,019,213,009.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,019,213,009.80/179,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,277.23

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