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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,959.60, 264,328.20 and 123,471.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,959.60, 264,328.20 and 123,471.60 is: 185,480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,959.60 : 264,328.20 = 123,471.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,959.60/264,328.20 = 123,471.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,959.60x = 264,328.20 × 123,471.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,959.60x = 32,637,025,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,637,025,779.12/175,959.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,480.22

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