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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,158.89, 183,237.72 and 30,974.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,158.89, 183,237.72 and 30,974.32 is: 46,461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,158.89 : 183,237.72 = 30,974.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,158.89/183,237.72 = 30,974.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,158.89x = 183,237.72 × 30,974.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,158.89x = 5,675,662,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,662,944.65/122,158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,461.32

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