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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,833.56, 184,243.86 and 60,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,833.56, 184,243.86 and 60,483 is: 90,721.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,833.56 : 184,243.86 = 60,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,833.56/184,243.86 = 60,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,833.56x = 184,243.86 × 60,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,833.56x = 11,143,621,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,143,621,384.38/122,833.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,721.31

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