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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,831.61, 184,249.68 and 38,590.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,831.61, 184,249.68 and 38,590.19 is: 57,886.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,831.61 : 184,249.68 = 38,590.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,831.61/184,249.68 = 38,590.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,831.61x = 184,249.68 × 38,590.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,831.61x = 7,110,230,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,110,230,158.64/122,831.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,886.00

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