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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,607.72, 253,345 and 123,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,607.72, 253,345 and 123,265.96 is: 170,084.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,607.72 : 253,345 = 123,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,607.72/253,345 = 123,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,607.72x = 253,345 × 123,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,607.72x = 31,228,814,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,228,814,636.20/183,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,084.43

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