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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,465.84, 253,254.96 and 123,014.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,465.84, 253,254.96 and 123,014.46 is: 169,808.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,465.84 : 253,254.96 = 123,014.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,465.84/253,254.96 = 123,014.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,465.84x = 253,254.96 × 123,014.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,465.84x = 31,154,022,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,154,022,146.72/183,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,808.30

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