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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,015.08, 262,128.60 and 122,658.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,015.08, 262,128.60 and 122,658.30 is: 183,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,015.08 : 262,128.60 = 122,658.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,015.08/262,128.60 = 122,658.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,015.08x = 262,128.60 × 122,658.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,015.08x = 32,152,248,457.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152,248,457.38/175,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,711.30

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