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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,188.80, 183,225.68 and 47,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,188.80, 183,225.68 and 47,344 is: 70,993.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,188.80 : 183,225.68 = 47,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,188.80/183,225.68 = 47,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,188.80x = 183,225.68 × 47,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,188.80x = 8,674,636,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,636,593.92/122,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,993.71

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