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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,971.65, 184,457.51 and 94,932.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,971.65, 184,457.51 and 94,932.63 is: 142,398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,971.65 : 184,457.51 = 94,932.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,971.65/184,457.51 = 94,932.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,971.65x = 184,457.51 × 94,932.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,971.65x = 17,511,036,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,511,036,072.89/122,971.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,398.97

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