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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,323.22, 278,212.07 and 122,196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,323.22, 278,212.07 and 122,196.14 is: 183,444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,323.22 : 278,212.07 = 122,196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,323.22/278,212.07 = 122,196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,323.22x = 278,212.07 × 122,196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,323.22x = 33,996,441,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,996,441,055.41/185,323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,444.04

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