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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,622.40, 185,433.60 and 121,435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,622.40, 185,433.60 and 121,435.40 is: 182,153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,622.40 : 185,433.60 = 121,435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,622.40/185,433.60 = 121,435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,622.40x = 185,433.60 × 121,435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,622.40x = 22,518,203,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,518,203,389.44/123,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,153.10

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