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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,924.07, 269,320.20 and 123,433.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,924.07, 269,320.20 and 123,433.86 is: 184,762.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,924.07 : 269,320.20 = 123,433.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,924.07/269,320.20 = 123,433.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,924.07x = 269,320.20 × 123,433.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,924.07x = 33,243,231,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,243,231,861.97/179,924.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,762.56

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