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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,758.07, 184,137.26 and 38,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,758.07, 184,137.26 and 38,524.68 is: 57,787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,758.07 : 184,137.26 = 38,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,758.07/184,137.26 = 38,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,758.07x = 184,137.26 × 38,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,758.07x = 7,093,828,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,093,828,824.95/122,758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,787.07

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