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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,462.84, 253,250.82 and 123,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,462.84, 253,250.82 and 123,011.46 is: 169,804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,462.84 : 253,250.82 = 123,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,462.84/253,250.82 = 123,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,462.84x = 253,250.82 × 123,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,462.84x = 31,152,753,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,152,753,114.40/183,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,804.16

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