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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,251.38, 183,142.83 and 82,740.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,251.38, 183,142.83 and 82,740.34 is: 123,951.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,251.38 : 183,142.83 = 82,740.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,251.38/183,142.83 = 82,740.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,251.38x = 183,142.83 × 82,740.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,251.38x = 15,153,300,022.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,153,300,022.76/122,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,951.98

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