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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,630, 183,778.68 and 55,987.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,630, 183,778.68 and 55,987.52 is: 83,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,630 : 183,778.68 = 55,987.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,630/183,778.68 = 55,987.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,630x = 183,778.68 × 55,987.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,630x = 10,289,312,522.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,289,312,522.07/122,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,905.35

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