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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,973.10, 264,348.45 and 123,485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,973.10, 264,348.45 and 123,485.10 is: 185,500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,973.10 : 264,348.45 = 123,485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,973.10/264,348.45 = 123,485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,973.10x = 264,348.45 × 123,485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,973.10x = 32,643,094,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,643,094,783.10/175,973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,500.48

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