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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,993.08, 262,095.69 and 122,636.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,993.08, 262,095.69 and 122,636.30 is: 183,678.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,993.08 : 262,095.69 = 122,636.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,993.08/262,095.69 = 122,636.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,993.08x = 262,095.69 × 122,636.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,993.08x = 32,142,445,667.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,142,445,667.55/174,993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,678.38

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