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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,434.89, 278,379.41 and 122,307.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,434.89, 278,379.41 and 122,307.81 is: 183,611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,434.89 : 278,379.41 = 122,307.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,434.89/278,379.41 = 122,307.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,434.89x = 278,379.41 × 122,307.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,434.89x = 34,047,975,374.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,047,975,374.65/185,434.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,611.48

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