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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,774.91, 256,475.64 and 122,297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,774.91, 256,475.64 and 122,297.23 is: 168,840.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,774.91 : 256,475.64 = 122,297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,774.91/256,475.64 = 122,297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,774.91x = 256,475.64 × 122,297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,774.91x = 31,366,260,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,366,260,334.48/185,774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,840.13

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