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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,287.80, 183,431.70 and 120,732.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,287.80, 183,431.70 and 120,732.60 is: 181,098.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,287.80 : 183,431.70 = 120,732.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,287.80/183,431.70 = 120,732.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,287.80x = 183,431.70 × 120,732.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,287.80x = 22,146,186,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146,186,063.42/122,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,098.90

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