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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,258.40, 171,278.40 and 122,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,258.40, 171,278.40 and 122,258.40 is: 171,278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,258.40 : 171,278.40 = 122,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,258.40/171,278.40 = 122,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,258.40x = 171,278.40 × 122,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,258.40x = 20,940,223,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940,223,138.56/122,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,278.40

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