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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,949.95, 269,358.88 and 123,459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,949.95, 269,358.88 and 123,459.74 is: 184,801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,949.95 : 269,358.88 = 123,459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,949.95/269,358.88 = 123,459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,949.95x = 269,358.88 × 123,459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,949.95x = 33,254,977,291.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,254,977,291.49/179,949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,801.26

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