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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,508.40, 263,262.60 and 122,364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,508.40, 263,262.60 and 122,364.30 is: 183,546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,508.40 : 263,262.60 = 122,364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,508.40/263,262.60 = 122,364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,508.40x = 263,262.60 × 122,364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,508.40x = 32,213,943,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,213,943,765.18/175,508.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,546.45

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