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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,594.94, 256,231.02 and 122,042.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,594.94, 256,231.02 and 122,042.34 is: 168,490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,594.94 : 256,231.02 = 122,042.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,594.94/256,231.02 = 122,042.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,594.94x = 256,231.02 × 122,042.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,594.94x = 31,271,033,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,271,033,261.39/185,594.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,490.76

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