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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,686.79, 269,271.76 and 123,590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,686.79, 269,271.76 and 123,590.24 is: 185,207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,686.79 : 269,271.76 = 123,590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,686.79/269,271.76 = 123,590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,686.79x = 269,271.76 × 123,590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,686.79x = 33,279,361,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,279,361,443.62/179,686.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,207.61

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