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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,225.38, 279,336.58 and 123,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,225.38, 279,336.58 and 123,326.96 is: 184,989.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,225.38 : 279,336.58 = 123,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,225.38/279,336.58 = 123,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,225.38x = 279,336.58 × 123,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,225.38x = 34,449,729,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,449,729,523.20/186,225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,989.45

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