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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,261.40, 262,892.10 and 122,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,261.40, 262,892.10 and 122,730.20 is: 184,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,261.40 : 262,892.10 = 122,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,261.40/262,892.10 = 122,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,261.40x = 262,892.10 × 122,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,261.40x = 32,264,800,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264,800,011.42/175,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,095.30

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