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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,870, 184,335.28 and 39,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,870, 184,335.28 and 39,764 is: 59,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,870 : 184,335.28 = 39,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,870/184,335.28 = 39,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,870x = 184,335.28 × 39,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,870x = 7,329,908,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,329,908,073.92/122,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,655.80

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