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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,822.04, 263,295.65 and 122,984.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,822.04, 263,295.65 and 122,984.12 is: 184,170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,822.04 : 263,295.65 = 122,984.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,822.04/263,295.65 = 122,984.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,822.04x = 263,295.65 × 122,984.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,822.04x = 32,381,182,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,381,182,498.60/175,822.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,170.22

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