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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,465.46, 183,705.03 and 38,237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,465.46, 183,705.03 and 38,237.25 is: 57,358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,465.46 : 183,705.03 = 38,237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,465.46/183,705.03 = 38,237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,465.46x = 183,705.03 × 38,237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,465.46x = 7,024,375,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024,375,158.37/122,465.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,358.01

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