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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,189.36, 183,312.72 and 37,945.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,189.36, 183,312.72 and 37,945.17 is: 56,926.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,189.36 : 183,312.72 = 37,945.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,189.36/183,312.72 = 37,945.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,189.36x = 183,312.72 × 37,945.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,189.36x = 6,955,832,323.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955,832,323.56/122,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,926.66

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