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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,779.41, 256,481.85 and 122,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,779.41, 256,481.85 and 122,301.73 is: 168,846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,779.41 : 256,481.85 = 122,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,779.41/256,481.85 = 122,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,779.41x = 256,481.85 × 122,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,779.41x = 31,368,173,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,368,173,968.60/185,779.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,846.34

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