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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,845.78, 261,168.35 and 122,672.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,845.78, 261,168.35 and 122,672.19 is: 184,290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,845.78 : 261,168.35 = 122,672.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,845.78/261,168.35 = 122,672.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,845.78x = 261,168.35 × 122,672.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,845.78x = 32,038,093,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038,093,453.19/173,845.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,290.31

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