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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,871.58, 263,807.54 and 123,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,871.58, 263,807.54 and 123,514.80 is: 185,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,871.58 : 263,807.54 = 123,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,871.58/263,807.54 = 123,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,871.58x = 263,807.54 × 123,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,871.58x = 32,584,134,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,584,134,924.02/175,871.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,272.32

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