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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,471.52, 557,246.16 and 122,172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,471.52, 557,246.16 and 122,172.96 is: 183,272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,471.52 : 557,246.16 = 122,172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,471.52/557,246.16 = 122,172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,471.52x = 557,246.16 × 122,172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,471.52x = 68,080,412,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,080,412,815.83/371,471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,272.23

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