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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,996.68, 263,557.58 and 123,158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,996.68, 263,557.58 and 123,158.92 is: 184,432.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,996.68 : 263,557.58 = 123,158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,996.68/263,557.58 = 123,158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,996.68x = 263,557.58 × 123,158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,996.68x = 32,459,466,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459,466,910.61/175,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,432.27

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