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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,670.73, 184,005.86 and 38,437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,670.73, 184,005.86 and 38,437.34 is: 57,655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,670.73 : 184,005.86 = 38,437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,670.73/184,005.86 = 38,437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,670.73x = 184,005.86 × 38,437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,670.73x = 7,072,696,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072,696,233.38/122,670.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,655.94

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