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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,305.60, 183,458.40 and 86,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,305.60, 183,458.40 and 86,876.20 is: 130,314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,305.60 : 183,458.40 = 86,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,305.60/183,458.40 = 86,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,305.60x = 183,458.40 × 86,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,305.60x = 15,938,168,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,938,168,650.08/122,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,314.30

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