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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,226.88, 279,338.82 and 123,328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,226.88, 279,338.82 and 123,328.46 is: 184,991.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,226.88 : 279,338.82 = 123,328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,226.88/279,338.82 = 123,328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,226.88x = 279,338.82 × 123,328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,226.88x = 34,450,425,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450,425,092.12/186,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,991.69

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