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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,347.01, 254,477.50 and 123,952.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,347.01, 254,477.50 and 123,952.66 is: 171,107.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,347.01 : 254,477.50 = 123,952.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,347.01/254,477.50 = 123,952.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,347.01x = 254,477.50 × 123,952.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,347.01x = 31,543,161,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,543,161,762.76/184,347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,107.54

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