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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,838, 184,249.68 and 72,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,838, 184,249.68 and 72,265.44 is: 108,393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,838 : 184,249.68 = 72,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,838/184,249.68 = 72,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,838x = 184,249.68 × 72,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,838x = 13,314,884,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,314,884,195.06/122,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,393.85

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