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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,383.62, 255,693.51 and 121,698.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,383.62, 255,693.51 and 121,698.18 is: 167,854.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,383.62 : 255,693.51 = 121,698.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,383.62/255,693.51 = 121,698.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,383.62x = 255,693.51 × 121,698.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,383.62x = 31,117,434,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,117,434,804.81/185,383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,854.28

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