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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,320.80, 262,981.20 and 122,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,320.80, 262,981.20 and 122,832.80 is: 184,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,320.80 : 262,981.20 = 122,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,320.80/262,981.20 = 122,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,320.80x = 262,981.20 × 122,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,320.80x = 32,302,717,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,302,717,143.36/175,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,249.20

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