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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,517, 183,775.50 and 39,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,517, 183,775.50 and 39,411 is: 59,116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,517 : 183,775.50 = 39,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,517/183,775.50 = 39,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,517x = 183,775.50 × 39,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,517x = 7,242,776,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242,776,230.50/122,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,116.50

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