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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,533.16, 183,824.34 and 55,955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,533.16, 183,824.34 and 55,955.41 is: 83,944.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,533.16 : 183,824.34 = 55,955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,533.16/183,824.34 = 55,955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,533.16x = 183,824.34 × 55,955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,533.16x = 10,285,965,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,285,965,643.29/122,533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,944.35

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