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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,836.70, 183,817.65 and 85,220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,836.70, 183,817.65 and 85,220.30 is: 127,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,836.70 : 183,817.65 = 85,220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,836.70/183,817.65 = 85,220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,836.70x = 183,817.65 × 85,220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,836.70x = 15,664,995,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,664,995,278.30/122,836.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,527.00

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