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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,061.92, 169,867.64 and 72,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,061.92, 169,867.64 and 72,091 is: 99,510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,061.92 : 169,867.64 = 72,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,061.92/169,867.64 = 72,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,061.92x = 169,867.64 × 72,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,061.92x = 12,245,928,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,245,928,035.24/123,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,510.30

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