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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,338.05, 278,007.08 and 122,243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,338.05, 278,007.08 and 122,243.10 is: 183,364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,338.05 : 278,007.08 = 122,243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,338.05/278,007.08 = 122,243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,338.05x = 278,007.08 × 122,243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,338.05x = 33,984,446,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984,446,669.93/185,338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,364.65

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