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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,047.78, 184,538.91 and 44,150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,047.78, 184,538.91 and 44,150.18 is: 66,213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,047.78 : 184,538.91 = 44,150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,047.78/184,538.91 = 44,150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,047.78x = 184,538.91 × 44,150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,047.78x = 8,147,426,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,147,426,093.50/123,047.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,213.52

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