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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,460.72, 184,106.90 and 122,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,460.72, 184,106.90 and 122,338 is: 182,432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,460.72 : 184,106.90 = 122,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,460.72/184,106.90 = 122,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,460.72x = 184,106.90 × 122,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,460.72x = 22,523,269,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,523,269,932.20/123,460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,432.68

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