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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,010.58, 262,121.85 and 122,653.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,010.58, 262,121.85 and 122,653.80 is: 183,704.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,010.58 : 262,121.85 = 122,653.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,010.58/262,121.85 = 122,653.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,010.58x = 262,121.85 × 122,653.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,010.58x = 32,150,240,965.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,150,240,965.53/175,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,704.56

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