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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,393.12, 255,706.62 and 121,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,393.12, 255,706.62 and 121,707.68 is: 167,867.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,393.12 : 255,706.62 = 121,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,393.12/255,706.62 = 121,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,393.12x = 255,706.62 × 121,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,393.12x = 31,121,459,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,121,459,480.84/185,393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,867.39

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