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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,005, 184,507.50 and 39,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,005, 184,507.50 and 39,899 is: 59,848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,005 : 184,507.50 = 39,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,005/184,507.50 = 39,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,005x = 184,507.50 × 39,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,005x = 7,361,664,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,361,664,742.50/123,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,848.50

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