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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,173.36, 753,261.26 and 123,095.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,173.36, 753,261.26 and 123,095.79 is: 184,643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,173.36 : 753,261.26 = 123,095.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,173.36/753,261.26 = 123,095.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,173.36x = 753,261.26 × 123,095.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,173.36x = 92,723,289,260.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,723,289,260.62/502,173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,643.98

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