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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,046.60, 184,569.90 and 120,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,046.60, 184,569.90 and 120,713.80 is: 181,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,046.60 : 184,569.90 = 120,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,046.60/184,569.90 = 120,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,046.60x = 184,569.90 × 120,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,046.60x = 22,280,133,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280,133,994.62/123,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,070.70

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