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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,869.89, 263,804.94 and 123,513.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,869.89, 263,804.94 and 123,513.11 is: 185,269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,869.89 : 263,804.94 = 123,513.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,869.89/263,804.94 = 123,513.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,869.89x = 263,804.94 × 123,513.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,869.89x = 32,583,368,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,583,368,572.76/175,869.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,269.74

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