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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,886.60, 244,329.90 and 123,520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,886.60, 244,329.90 and 123,520.60 is: 185,280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,886.60 : 244,329.90 = 123,520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,886.60/244,329.90 = 123,520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,886.60x = 244,329.90 × 123,520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,886.60x = 30,179,775,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,179,775,845.94/162,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,280.90

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