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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,006.08, 262,115.10 and 122,649.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,006.08, 262,115.10 and 122,649.30 is: 183,697.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,006.08 : 262,115.10 = 122,649.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,006.08/262,115.10 = 122,649.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,006.08x = 262,115.10 × 122,649.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,006.08x = 32,148,233,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148,233,534.43/175,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,697.81

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