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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,176.87, 183,207.80 and 47,332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,176.87, 183,207.80 and 47,332.06 is: 70,975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,176.87 : 183,207.80 = 47,332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,176.87/183,207.80 = 47,332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,176.87x = 183,207.80 × 47,332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,176.87x = 8,671,603,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,671,603,139.80/122,176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,975.81

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