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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,254.52, 385,675.70 and 122,250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,254.52, 385,675.70 and 122,250.83 is: 183,278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,254.52 : 385,675.70 = 122,250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,254.52/385,675.70 = 122,250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,254.52x = 385,675.70 × 122,250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,254.52x = 47,149,171,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,149,171,896.20/257,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,278.31

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