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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,003, 184,504.50 and 35,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,003, 184,504.50 and 35,451 is: 53,176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,003 : 184,504.50 = 35,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,003/184,504.50 = 35,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,003x = 184,504.50 × 35,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,003x = 6,540,869,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540,869,029.50/123,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,176.50

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