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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,287.91, 254,395.78 and 123,893.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,287.91, 254,395.78 and 123,893.58 is: 171,025.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,287.91 : 254,395.78 = 123,893.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,287.91/254,395.78 = 123,893.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,287.91x = 254,395.78 × 123,893.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,287.91x = 31,518,004,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,518,004,075.96/184,287.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,025.89

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