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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,872.89, 263,809.44 and 123,516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,872.89, 263,809.44 and 123,516.11 is: 185,274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,872.89 : 263,809.44 = 123,516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,872.89/263,809.44 = 123,516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,872.89x = 263,809.44 × 123,516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,872.89x = 32,584,715,810.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,584,715,810.08/175,872.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,274.24

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