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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,995.08, 262,098.69 and 122,638.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,995.08, 262,098.69 and 122,638.30 is: 183,681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,995.08 : 262,098.69 = 122,638.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,995.08/262,098.69 = 122,638.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,995.08x = 262,098.69 × 122,638.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,995.08x = 32,143,337,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,143,337,773.83/174,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,681.38

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