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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,211.60, 268,817.40 and 123,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,211.60, 268,817.40 and 123,224.40 is: 184,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,211.60 : 268,817.40 = 123,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,211.60/268,817.40 = 123,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,211.60x = 268,817.40 × 123,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,211.60x = 33,124,862,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,124,862,824.56/179,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,836.60

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