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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,347.80, 269,021.70 and 123,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,347.80, 269,021.70 and 123,360.60 is: 185,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,347.80 : 269,021.70 = 123,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,347.80/269,021.70 = 123,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,347.80x = 269,021.70 × 123,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,347.80x = 33,186,678,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,186,678,325.02/179,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,040.90

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