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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,837.03, 184,253.46 and 55,331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,837.03, 184,253.46 and 55,331.52 is: 82,996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,837.03 : 184,253.46 = 55,331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,837.03/184,253.46 = 55,331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,837.03x = 184,253.46 × 55,331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,837.03x = 10,195,024,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,195,024,007.06/122,837.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,996.34

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