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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,136.80, 382,711.50 and 122,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,136.80, 382,711.50 and 122,031.12 is: 183,049.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,136.80 : 382,711.50 = 122,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,136.80/382,711.50 = 122,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,136.80x = 382,711.50 × 122,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,136.80x = 46,702,712,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,702,712,981.88/255,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,049.69

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