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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,975.89, 184,446.29 and 38,733.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,975.89, 184,446.29 and 38,733.86 is: 58,095.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,975.89 : 184,446.29 = 38,733.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,975.89/184,446.29 = 38,733.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,975.89x = 184,446.29 × 38,733.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,975.89x = 7,144,317,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144,317,332.33/122,975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,095.27

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