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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,171.51, 183,268.20 and 33,425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,171.51, 183,268.20 and 33,425.48 is: 50,141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,171.51 : 183,268.20 = 33,425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,171.51/183,268.20 = 33,425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,171.51x = 183,268.20 × 33,425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,171.51x = 6,125,827,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,125,827,553.74/122,171.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,141.21

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