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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,017.88, 184,481.46 and 44,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,017.88, 184,481.46 and 44,113.08 is: 66,153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,017.88 : 184,481.46 = 44,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,017.88/184,481.46 = 44,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,017.88x = 184,481.46 × 44,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,017.88x = 8,138,045,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,045,403.50/123,017.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,153.35

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