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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,143.17, 182,015.25 and 118,129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,143.17, 182,015.25 and 118,129.62 is: 176,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,143.17 : 182,015.25 = 118,129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,143.17/182,015.25 = 118,129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,143.17x = 182,015.25 × 118,129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,143.17x = 21,501,392,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,501,392,316.71/122,143.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,034.34

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