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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,775.41, 256,476.33 and 122,297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,775.41, 256,476.33 and 122,297.73 is: 168,840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,775.41 : 256,476.33 = 122,297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,775.41/256,476.33 = 122,297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,775.41x = 256,476.33 × 122,297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,775.41x = 31,366,472,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,366,472,957.73/185,775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,840.83

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