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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,228.58, 183,343.02 and 33,482.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,228.58, 183,343.02 and 33,482.86 is: 50,224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,228.58 : 183,343.02 = 33,482.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,228.58/183,343.02 = 33,482.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,228.58x = 183,343.02 × 33,482.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,228.58x = 6,138,848,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,848,670.64/122,228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,224.33

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