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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,359.24, 183,499.97 and 83,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,359.24, 183,499.97 and 83,168.20 is: 124,725.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,359.24 : 183,499.97 = 83,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,359.24/183,499.97 = 83,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,359.24x = 183,499.97 × 83,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,359.24x = 15,261,361,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,361,287.45/122,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,725.86

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