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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,625.20, 383,149.80 and 122,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,625.20, 383,149.80 and 122,569.20 is: 183,715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,625.20 : 383,149.80 = 122,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,625.20/383,149.80 = 122,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,625.20x = 383,149.80 × 122,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,625.20x = 46,962,364,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,962,364,466.16/255,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,715.71

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