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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,458.72, 184,103.92 and 122,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,458.72, 184,103.92 and 122,336 is: 182,429.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,458.72 : 184,103.92 = 122,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,458.72/184,103.92 = 122,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,458.72x = 184,103.92 × 122,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,458.72x = 22,522,537,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522,537,157.12/123,458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,429.70

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