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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,644.91, 234,610.77 and 122,699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,644.91, 234,610.77 and 122,699.04 is: 183,769.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,644.91 : 234,610.77 = 122,699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,644.91/234,610.77 = 122,699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,644.91x = 234,610.77 × 122,699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,644.91x = 28,786,516,252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,786,516,252.66/156,644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,769.24

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