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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,305.27, 183,438.22 and 33,538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,305.27, 183,438.22 and 33,538.18 is: 50,301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,305.27 : 183,438.22 = 33,538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,305.27/183,438.22 = 33,538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,305.27x = 183,438.22 × 33,538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,305.27x = 6,152,184,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,184,041.24/122,305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,301.87

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