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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,032.40, 172,362 and 123,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,032.40, 172,362 and 123,032.40 is: 172,362

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,032.40 : 172,362 = 123,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,032.40/172,362 = 123,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,032.40x = 172,362 × 123,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,032.40x = 21,206,110,528.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,206,110,528.80/123,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,362

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