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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,836.28, 184,252.34 and 55,330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,836.28, 184,252.34 and 55,330.76 is: 82,995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,836.28 : 184,252.34 = 55,330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,836.28/184,252.34 = 55,330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,836.28x = 184,252.34 × 55,330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,836.28x = 10,194,822,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,194,822,602.94/122,836.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,995.21

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