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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,973.70, 227,960.55 and 122,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,973.70, 227,960.55 and 122,449.20 is: 183,673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,973.70 : 227,960.55 = 122,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,973.70/227,960.55 = 122,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,973.70x = 227,960.55 × 122,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,973.70x = 27,913,586,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,913,586,979.06/151,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,673.80

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