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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,354.22, 256,001.40 and 121,974.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,354.22, 256,001.40 and 121,974.96 is: 168,465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,354.22 : 256,001.40 = 121,974.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,354.22/256,001.40 = 121,974.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,354.22x = 256,001.40 × 121,974.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,354.22x = 31,225,760,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,225,760,524.94/185,354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,465.33

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