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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,617, 183,925.50 and 35,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,617, 183,925.50 and 35,065 is: 52,597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,617 : 183,925.50 = 35,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,617/183,925.50 = 35,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,617x = 183,925.50 × 35,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,617x = 6,449,347,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,347,657.50/122,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,597.50

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