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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,741.73, 184,116.78 and 33,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,741.73, 184,116.78 and 33,996.24 is: 50,995.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,741.73 : 184,116.78 = 33,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,741.73/184,116.78 = 33,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,741.73x = 184,116.78 × 33,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,741.73x = 6,259,278,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,278,240.91/122,741.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,995.52

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