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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,622.40, 308,433.60 and 122,678.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,622.40, 308,433.60 and 122,678.40 is: 184,017.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,622.40 : 308,433.60 = 122,678.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,622.40/308,433.60 = 122,678.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,622.40x = 308,433.60 × 122,678.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,622.40x = 37,838,140,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,838,140,554.24/205,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,017.60

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