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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,227.89, 183,341.99 and 33,482.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,227.89, 183,341.99 and 33,482.17 is: 50,223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,227.89 : 183,341.99 = 33,482.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,227.89/183,341.99 = 33,482.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,227.89x = 183,341.99 × 33,482.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,227.89x = 6,138,686,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,686,760.61/122,227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,223.29

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