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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,065.92, 169,873.16 and 72,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,065.92, 169,873.16 and 72,095 is: 99,515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,065.92 : 169,873.16 = 72,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,065.92/169,873.16 = 72,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,065.92x = 169,873.16 × 72,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,065.92x = 12,247,005,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,247,005,470.20/123,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,515.82

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