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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,050.73, 184,618.93 and 38,823.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,050.73, 184,618.93 and 38,823.90 is: 58,249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,050.73 : 184,618.93 = 38,823.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,050.73/184,618.93 = 38,823.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,050.73x = 184,618.93 × 38,823.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,050.73x = 7,167,626,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,626,876.43/123,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,249.36

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