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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,910.82, 253,453.71 and 122,546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,910.82, 253,453.71 and 122,546.42 is: 183,883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,910.82 : 253,453.71 = 122,546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,910.82/253,453.71 = 122,546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,910.82x = 253,453.71 × 122,546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,910.82x = 31,059,844,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,059,844,796.22/168,910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,883.10

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