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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,983.80, 227,975.70 and 122,459.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,983.80, 227,975.70 and 122,459.30 is: 183,688.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,983.80 : 227,975.70 = 122,459.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,983.80/227,975.70 = 122,459.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,983.80x = 227,975.70 × 122,459.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,983.80x = 27,917,744,639.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,917,744,639.01/151,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,688.95

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