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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,291.16, 183,437.72 and 50,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,291.16, 183,437.72 and 50,225.50 is: 75,338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,291.16 : 183,437.72 = 50,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,291.16/183,437.72 = 50,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,291.16x = 183,437.72 × 50,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,291.16x = 9,213,251,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,213,251,891.36/122,291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,338.66

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