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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,062, 184,623.72 and 35,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,062, 184,623.72 and 35,510 is: 53,273.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,062 : 184,623.72 = 35,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,062/184,623.72 = 35,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,062x = 184,623.72 × 35,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,062x = 6,555,988,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,988,297.20/123,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,273.86

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