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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,121.70, 276,980.55 and 122,913.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,121.70, 276,980.55 and 122,913.70 is: 183,904.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,121.70 : 276,980.55 = 122,913.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,121.70/276,980.55 = 122,913.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,121.70x = 276,980.55 × 122,913.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,121.70x = 34,044,704,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,044,704,228.54/185,121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,904.45

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