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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,173.24, 183,259.88 and 33,423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,173.24, 183,259.88 and 33,423.16 is: 50,134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,173.24 : 183,259.88 = 33,423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,173.24/183,259.88 = 33,423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,173.24x = 183,259.88 × 33,423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,173.24x = 6,125,124,290.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,125,124,290.82/122,173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,134.75

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