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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,627.22, 656,551.53 and 122,083.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,627.22, 656,551.53 and 122,083.98 is: 183,156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,627.22 : 656,551.53 = 122,083.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,627.22/656,551.53 = 122,083.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,627.22x = 656,551.53 × 122,083.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,627.22x = 80,154,423,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,154,423,857.49/437,627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,156.85

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