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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,921.28, 258,277.28 and 122,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,921.28, 258,277.28 and 122,122.56 is: 183,464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,921.28 : 258,277.28 = 122,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,921.28/258,277.28 = 122,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,921.28x = 258,277.28 × 122,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,921.28x = 31,541,482,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,541,482,623.44/171,921.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,464.68

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