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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,263.83, 183,396.35 and 55,657.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,263.83, 183,396.35 and 55,657.36 is: 83,486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,263.83 : 183,396.35 = 55,657.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,263.83/183,396.35 = 55,657.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,263.83x = 183,396.35 × 55,657.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,263.83x = 10,207,357,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,207,357,043.02/122,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,486.32

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