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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,255.76, 183,363.97 and 33,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,255.76, 183,363.97 and 33,488.52 is: 50,227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,255.76 : 183,363.97 = 33,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,255.76/183,363.97 = 33,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,255.76x = 183,363.97 × 33,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,255.76x = 6,140,587,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,140,587,976.62/122,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,227.39

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