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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,259.40, 171,279.80 and 122,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,259.40, 171,279.80 and 122,259.40 is: 171,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,259.40 : 171,279.80 = 122,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,259.40/171,279.80 = 122,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,259.40x = 171,279.80 × 122,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,259.40x = 20,940,565,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940,565,580.12/122,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,279.80

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