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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,158.40, 183,237.60 and 104,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,158.40, 183,237.60 and 104,662.40 is: 156,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,158.40 : 183,237.60 = 104,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,158.40/183,237.60 = 104,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,158.40x = 183,237.60 × 104,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,158.40x = 19,178,086,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,178,086,986.24/122,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,993.60

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