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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,427.70, 183,641.55 and 72,661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,427.70, 183,641.55 and 72,661.30 is: 108,991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,427.70 : 183,641.55 = 72,661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,427.70/183,641.55 = 72,661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,427.70x = 183,641.55 × 72,661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,427.70x = 13,343,633,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,343,633,757.02/122,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,991.95

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