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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,228.08, 183,342.27 and 33,482.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,228.08, 183,342.27 and 33,482.36 is: 50,223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,228.08 : 183,342.27 = 33,482.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,228.08/183,342.27 = 33,482.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,228.08x = 183,342.27 × 33,482.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,228.08x = 6,138,731,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,731,887.36/122,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,223.58

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