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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,111.80, 183,167.70 and 86,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,111.80, 183,167.70 and 86,682.40 is: 130,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,111.80 : 183,167.70 = 86,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,111.80/183,167.70 = 86,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,111.80x = 183,167.70 × 86,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,111.80x = 15,877,415,838.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,877,415,838.48/122,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,023.60

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