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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,250.08, 386,006.70 and 122,466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,250.08, 386,006.70 and 122,466.44 is: 183,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,250.08 : 386,006.70 = 122,466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,250.08/386,006.70 = 122,466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,250.08x = 386,006.70 × 122,466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,250.08x = 47,272,866,365.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,272,866,365.15/257,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,762.30

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