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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,811.80, 184,217.70 and 120,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,811.80, 184,217.70 and 120,738.20 is: 181,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,811.80 : 184,217.70 = 120,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,811.80/184,217.70 = 120,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,811.80x = 184,217.70 × 120,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,811.80x = 22,242,113,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,242,113,506.14/122,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,107.30

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