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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,023.23, 182,991.95 and 36,608.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,023.23, 182,991.95 and 36,608.62 is: 54,900.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,023.23 : 182,991.95 = 36,608.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,023.23/182,991.95 = 36,608.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,023.23x = 182,991.95 × 36,608.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,023.23x = 6,699,082,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,699,082,760.61/122,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,900.06

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