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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,255.38, 183,363.40 and 33,488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,255.38, 183,363.40 and 33,488.14 is: 50,226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,255.38 : 183,363.40 = 33,488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,255.38/183,363.40 = 33,488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,255.38x = 183,363.40 × 33,488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,255.38x = 6,140,499,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,140,499,210.08/122,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,226.82

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