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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,212.88, 277,819.32 and 123,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,212.88, 277,819.32 and 123,004.88 is: 184,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,212.88 : 277,819.32 = 123,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,212.88/277,819.32 = 123,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,212.88x = 277,819.32 × 123,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,212.88x = 34,173,132,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,173,132,118.28/185,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,507.32

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