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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,671.92, 269,249.52 and 123,575.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,671.92, 269,249.52 and 123,575.37 is: 185,185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,671.92 : 269,249.52 = 123,575.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,671.92/269,249.52 = 123,575.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,671.92x = 269,249.52 × 123,575.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,671.92x = 33,272,609,056.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,272,609,056.32/179,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,185.36

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