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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,864.96, 184,305.77 and 41,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,864.96, 184,305.77 and 41,778.96 is: 62,671.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,864.96 : 184,305.77 = 41,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,864.96/184,305.77 = 41,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,864.96x = 184,305.77 × 41,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,864.96x = 7,700,103,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,103,183.70/122,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,671.27

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