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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,672.92, 269,251.02 and 123,576.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,672.92, 269,251.02 and 123,576.37 is: 185,186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,672.92 : 269,251.02 = 123,576.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,672.92/269,251.02 = 123,576.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,672.92x = 269,251.02 × 123,576.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,672.92x = 33,273,063,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,273,063,670.40/179,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,186.86

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