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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,227.58, 183,341.52 and 33,481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,227.58, 183,341.52 and 33,481.86 is: 50,222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,227.58 : 183,341.52 = 33,481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,227.58/183,341.52 = 33,481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,227.58x = 183,341.52 × 33,481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,227.58x = 6,138,615,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,615,104.83/122,227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,222.83

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