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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,082, 183,656.93 and 115,558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,082, 183,656.93 and 115,558.72 is: 172,431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,082 : 183,656.93 = 115,558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,082/183,656.93 = 115,558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,082x = 183,656.93 × 115,558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,082x = 21,223,159,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223,159,749.93/123,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,431.06

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