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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,214.88, 277,822.32 and 123,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,214.88, 277,822.32 and 123,006.88 is: 184,510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,214.88 : 277,822.32 = 123,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,214.88/277,822.32 = 123,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,214.88x = 277,822.32 × 123,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,214.88x = 34,174,056,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,174,056,777.56/185,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,510.32

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