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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,064.92, 169,871.78 and 72,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,064.92, 169,871.78 and 72,094 is: 99,514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,064.92 : 169,871.78 = 72,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,064.92/169,871.78 = 72,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,064.92x = 169,871.78 × 72,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,064.92x = 12,246,736,107.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,246,736,107.32/123,064.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,514.44

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