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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,998.13, 275,715.55 and 123,803.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,998.13, 275,715.55 and 123,803.69 is: 185,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,998.13 : 275,715.55 = 123,803.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,998.13/275,715.55 = 123,803.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,998.13x = 275,715.55 × 123,803.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,998.13x = 34,134,602,111.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,134,602,111.06/183,998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,516.03

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