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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,281.78, 183,422.94 and 33,536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,281.78, 183,422.94 and 33,536.56 is: 50,304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,281.78 : 183,422.94 = 33,536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,281.78/183,422.94 = 33,536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,281.78x = 183,422.94 × 33,536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,281.78x = 6,151,374,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,151,374,432.69/122,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,304.91

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