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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,186.92, 183,309.12 and 37,942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,186.92, 183,309.12 and 37,942.84 is: 56,923.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,186.92 : 183,309.12 = 37,942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,186.92/183,309.12 = 37,942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,186.92x = 183,309.12 × 37,942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,186.92x = 6,955,268,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955,268,610.70/122,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,923.18

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