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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,571.88, 183,687.72 and 55,848.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,571.88, 183,687.72 and 55,848.94 is: 83,695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,571.88 : 183,687.72 = 55,848.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,571.88/183,687.72 = 55,848.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,571.88x = 183,687.72 × 55,848.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,571.88x = 10,258,764,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,258,764,453.02/122,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,695.91

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