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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,049.08, 262,179.60 and 122,692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,049.08, 262,179.60 and 122,692.30 is: 183,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,049.08 : 262,179.60 = 122,692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,049.08/262,179.60 = 122,692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,049.08x = 262,179.60 × 122,692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,049.08x = 32,167,418,137.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167,418,137.08/175,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,762.28

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