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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,659.36, 450,988.72 and 123,166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,659.36, 450,988.72 and 123,166.68 is: 184,749.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,659.36 : 450,988.72 = 123,166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,659.36/450,988.72 = 123,166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,659.36x = 450,988.72 × 123,166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,659.36x = 55,546,783,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,546,783,359.85/300,659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,749.89

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