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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,186.93, 183,309.08 and 37,942.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,186.93, 183,309.08 and 37,942.74 is: 56,923.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,186.93 : 183,309.08 = 37,942.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,186.93/183,309.08 = 37,942.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,186.93x = 183,309.08 × 37,942.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,186.93x = 6,955,248,572.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955,248,572.37/122,186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,923.02

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