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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,792.61, 184,188.96 and 55,245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,792.61, 184,188.96 and 55,245.75 is: 82,868.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,792.61 : 184,188.96 = 55,245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,792.61/184,188.96 = 55,245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,792.61x = 184,188.96 × 55,245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,792.61x = 10,175,657,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,175,657,236.92/122,792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,868.65

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