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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,462.72, 184,109.88 and 122,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,462.72, 184,109.88 and 122,340 is: 182,435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,462.72 : 184,109.88 = 122,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,462.72/184,109.88 = 122,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,462.72x = 184,109.88 × 122,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,462.72x = 22,524,002,719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524,002,719.20/123,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,435.66

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