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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,514.40, 263,271.60 and 122,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,514.40, 263,271.60 and 122,370.30 is: 183,555.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,514.40 : 263,271.60 = 122,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,514.40/263,271.60 = 122,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,514.40x = 263,271.60 × 122,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,514.40x = 32,216,624,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,216,624,673.48/175,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,555.45

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