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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,615.62, 183,923.19 and 33,868.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,615.62, 183,923.19 and 33,868.87 is: 50,803.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,615.62 : 183,923.19 = 33,868.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,615.62/183,923.19 = 33,868.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,615.62x = 183,923.19 × 33,868.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,615.62x = 6,229,270,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,229,270,152.29/122,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,803.23

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