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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,569.38, 183,683.97 and 55,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,569.38, 183,683.97 and 55,846.44 is: 83,692.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,569.38 : 183,683.97 = 55,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,569.38/183,683.97 = 55,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,569.38x = 183,683.97 × 55,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,569.38x = 10,258,095,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,258,095,809.57/122,569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,692.16

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