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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,948.70, 183,985.65 and 85,332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,948.70, 183,985.65 and 85,332.30 is: 127,694.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,948.70 : 183,985.65 = 85,332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,948.70/183,985.65 = 85,332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,948.70x = 183,985.65 × 85,332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,948.70x = 15,699,918,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,699,918,681.50/122,948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,694.87

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