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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,831.70, 183,810.15 and 85,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,831.70, 183,810.15 and 85,215.30 is: 127,519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,831.70 : 183,810.15 = 85,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,831.70/183,810.15 = 85,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,831.70x = 183,810.15 × 85,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,831.70x = 15,663,437,075.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,663,437,075.30/122,831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,519.50

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