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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,332.76, 183,577.10 and 55,779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,332.76, 183,577.10 and 55,779.52 is: 83,704.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,332.76 : 183,577.10 = 55,779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,332.76/183,577.10 = 55,779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,332.76x = 183,577.10 × 55,779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,332.76x = 10,239,842,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,239,842,520.99/122,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,704.83

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