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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,226.58, 183,340.02 and 33,480.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,226.58, 183,340.02 and 33,480.86 is: 50,221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,226.58 : 183,340.02 = 33,480.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,226.58/183,340.02 = 33,480.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,226.58x = 183,340.02 × 33,480.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,226.58x = 6,138,381,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,381,542.02/122,226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,221.33

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