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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,955.40, 184,433.10 and 122,177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,955.40, 184,433.10 and 122,177.80 is: 183,266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,955.40 : 184,433.10 = 122,177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,955.40/184,433.10 = 122,177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,955.40x = 184,433.10 × 122,177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,955.40x = 22,533,630,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533,630,405.18/122,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,266.70

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