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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,122.96, 169,966.40 and 72,128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,122.96, 169,966.40 and 72,128.60 is: 99,570.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,122.96 : 169,966.40 = 72,128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,122.96/169,966.40 = 72,128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,122.96x = 169,966.40 × 72,128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,122.96x = 12,259,438,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,259,438,479.04/123,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,570.69

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