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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,687.79, 269,273.26 and 123,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,687.79, 269,273.26 and 123,591.24 is: 185,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,687.79 : 269,273.26 = 123,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,687.79/269,273.26 = 123,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,687.79x = 269,273.26 × 123,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,687.79x = 33,279,816,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,279,816,102.24/179,687.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,209.11

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