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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,215.88, 277,823.82 and 123,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,215.88, 277,823.82 and 123,007.88 is: 184,511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,215.88 : 277,823.82 = 123,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,215.88/277,823.82 = 123,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,215.88x = 277,823.82 × 123,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,215.88x = 34,174,519,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,174,519,111.70/185,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,511.82

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