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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,972.30, 392,958.45 and 122,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,972.30, 392,958.45 and 122,004.30 is: 183,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,972.30 : 392,958.45 = 122,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,972.30/392,958.45 = 122,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,972.30x = 392,958.45 × 122,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,972.30x = 47,942,620,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,942,620,621.34/261,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,006.45

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