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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,665.60, 183,998.40 and 85,146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,665.60, 183,998.40 and 85,146.40 is: 127,719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,665.60 : 183,998.40 = 85,146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,665.60/183,998.40 = 85,146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,665.60x = 183,998.40 × 85,146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,665.60x = 15,666,801,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,666,801,365.76/122,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,719.60

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