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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,473, 183,796.98 and 60,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,473, 183,796.98 and 60,187.24 is: 90,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,473 : 183,796.98 = 60,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,473/183,796.98 = 60,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,473x = 183,796.98 × 60,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,473x = 11,062,232,946.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,062,232,946.54/122,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,323.85

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