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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,851.56, 222,778.37 and 122,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,851.56, 222,778.37 and 122,196.08 is: 182,884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,851.56 : 222,778.37 = 122,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,851.56/222,778.37 = 122,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,851.56x = 222,778.37 × 122,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,851.56x = 27,222,641,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222,641,797.92/148,851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,884.50

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