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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,280.87, 268,822.81 and 123,135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,280.87, 268,822.81 and 123,135.10 is: 184,635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,280.87 : 268,822.81 = 123,135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,280.87/268,822.81 = 123,135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,280.87x = 268,822.81 × 123,135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,280.87x = 33,101,523,591.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,101,523,591.63/179,280.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,635.00

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