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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,654.64, 251,762.22 and 122,203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,654.64, 251,762.22 and 122,203.62 is: 168,439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,654.64 : 251,762.22 = 122,203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,654.64/251,762.22 = 122,203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,654.64x = 251,762.22 × 122,203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,654.64x = 30,766,254,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,766,254,663.24/182,654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,439.49

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