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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,226.57, 183,339.86 and 33,480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,226.57, 183,339.86 and 33,480.54 is: 50,220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,226.57 : 183,339.86 = 33,480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,226.57/183,339.86 = 33,480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,226.57x = 183,339.86 × 33,480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,226.57x = 6,138,317,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,317,348.92/122,226.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,220.81

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