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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,063.92, 169,870.40 and 72,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,063.92, 169,870.40 and 72,093 is: 99,513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,063.92 : 169,870.40 = 72,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,063.92/169,870.40 = 72,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,063.92x = 169,870.40 × 72,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,063.92x = 12,246,466,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,246,466,747.20/123,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,513.06

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