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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,051.30, 184,617.90 and 44,171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,051.30, 184,617.90 and 44,171.70 is: 66,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,051.30 : 184,617.90 = 44,171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,051.30/184,617.90 = 44,171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,051.30x = 184,617.90 × 44,171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,051.30x = 8,154,886,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154,886,493.43/123,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,272.25

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