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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,558.09, 270,735.84 and 123,696.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,558.09, 270,735.84 and 123,696.23 is: 185,474.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,558.09 : 270,735.84 = 123,696.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,558.09/270,735.84 = 123,696.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,558.09x = 270,735.84 × 123,696.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,558.09x = 33,489,001,380.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,489,001,380.20/180,558.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,474.94

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