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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,882, 263,385.34 and 123,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,882, 263,385.34 and 123,044.08 is: 184,259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,882 : 263,385.34 = 123,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,882/263,385.34 = 123,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,882x = 263,385.34 × 123,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,882x = 32,408,006,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,408,006,845.79/175,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,259.94

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