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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,210.88, 277,816.32 and 123,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,210.88, 277,816.32 and 123,002.88 is: 184,504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,210.88 : 277,816.32 = 123,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,210.88/277,816.32 = 123,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,210.88x = 277,816.32 × 123,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,210.88x = 34,172,207,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,172,207,471.00/185,210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,504.32

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