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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,179.24, 183,268.86 and 33,429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,179.24, 183,268.86 and 33,429.16 is: 50,143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,179.24 : 183,268.86 = 33,429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,179.24/183,268.86 = 33,429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,179.24x = 183,268.86 × 33,429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,179.24x = 6,126,524,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,126,524,043.96/122,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,143.74

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