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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,060, 184,620.72 and 35,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,060, 184,620.72 and 35,508 is: 53,270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,060 : 184,620.72 = 35,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,060/184,620.72 = 35,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,060x = 184,620.72 × 35,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,060x = 6,555,512,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,512,525.76/123,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,270.86

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