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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,183.40, 205,775.10 and 122,311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,183.40, 205,775.10 and 122,311.80 is: 183,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,183.40 : 205,775.10 = 122,311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,183.40/205,775.10 = 122,311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,183.40x = 205,775.10 × 122,311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,183.40x = 25,168,722,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,168,722,876.18/137,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,467.70

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