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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,948.95, 269,357.38 and 123,458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,948.95, 269,357.38 and 123,458.74 is: 184,799.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,948.95 : 269,357.38 = 123,458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,948.95/269,357.38 = 123,458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,948.95x = 269,357.38 × 123,458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,948.95x = 33,254,522,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,254,522,744.50/179,948.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,799.76

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