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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,237.30, 279,354.45 and 123,338.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,237.30, 279,354.45 and 123,338.91 is: 185,007.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,237.30 : 279,354.45 = 123,338.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,237.30/279,354.45 = 123,338.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,237.30x = 279,354.45 × 123,338.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,237.30x = 34,455,273,366.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,455,273,366.65/186,237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,007.37

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