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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,042.30, 275,781.86 and 123,847.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,042.30, 275,781.86 and 123,847.86 is: 185,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,042.30 : 275,781.86 = 123,847.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,042.30/275,781.86 = 123,847.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,042.30x = 275,781.86 × 123,847.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,042.30x = 34,154,991,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,154,991,189.67/184,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,582.29

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