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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,571.38, 183,686.96 and 55,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,571.38, 183,686.96 and 55,848.44 is: 83,695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,571.38 : 183,686.96 = 55,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,571.38/183,686.96 = 55,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,571.38x = 183,686.96 × 55,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,571.38x = 10,258,630,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,258,630,164.34/122,571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,695.15

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