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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,761.13, 256,350.96 and 122,212.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,761.13, 256,350.96 and 122,212.98 is: 168,654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,761.13 : 256,350.96 = 122,212.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,761.13/256,350.96 = 122,212.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,761.13x = 256,350.96 × 122,212.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,761.13x = 31,329,414,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,329,414,747.46/185,761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,654.31

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