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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,579.78, 285,829.57 and 122,909.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,579.78, 285,829.57 and 122,909.14 is: 184,337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,579.78 : 285,829.57 = 122,909.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,579.78/285,829.57 = 122,909.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,579.78x = 285,829.57 × 122,909.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,579.78x = 35,131,066,635.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,131,066,635.27/190,579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,337.85

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