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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,947.95, 269,355.89 and 123,457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,947.95, 269,355.89 and 123,457.74 is: 184,798.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,947.95 : 269,355.89 = 123,457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,947.95/269,355.89 = 123,457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,947.95x = 269,355.89 × 123,457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,947.95x = 33,254,068,817.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,254,068,817.80/179,947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,798.26

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