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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,433.20, 272,993.70 and 123,384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,433.20, 272,993.70 and 123,384.20 is: 184,632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,433.20 : 272,993.70 = 123,384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,433.20/272,993.70 = 123,384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,433.20x = 272,993.70 × 123,384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,433.20x = 33,683,109,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683,109,279.54/182,433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,632.56

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