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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,622.20, 383,145.30 and 122,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,622.20, 383,145.30 and 122,566.20 is: 183,711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,622.20 : 383,145.30 = 122,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,622.20/383,145.30 = 122,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,622.20x = 383,145.30 × 122,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,622.20x = 46,960,663,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,960,663,468.86/255,622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,711.21

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