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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,205.68, 468,118.85 and 122,438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,205.68, 468,118.85 and 122,438.70 is: 183,583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,205.68 : 468,118.85 = 122,438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,205.68/468,118.85 = 122,438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,205.68x = 468,118.85 × 122,438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,205.68x = 57,315,862,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,315,862,827.30/312,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,583.66

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