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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,706.51, 223,059.89 and 122,355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,706.51, 223,059.89 and 122,355.86 is: 183,533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,706.51 : 223,059.89 = 122,355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,706.51/223,059.89 = 122,355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,706.51x = 223,059.89 × 122,355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,706.51x = 27,292,683,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,292,683,863.05/148,706.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,533.89

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