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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,955.80, 172,371.40 and 122,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,955.80, 172,371.40 and 122,955.80 is: 172,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,955.80 : 172,371.40 = 122,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,955.80/172,371.40 = 122,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,955.80x = 172,371.40 × 122,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,955.80x = 21,194,063,384.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,194,063,384.12/122,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,371.40

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