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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,133.73, 184,711.08 and 38,871.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,133.73, 184,711.08 and 38,871.35 is: 58,310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,133.73 : 184,711.08 = 38,871.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,133.73/184,711.08 = 38,871.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,133.73x = 184,711.08 × 38,871.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,133.73x = 7,179,969,039.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179,969,039.56/123,133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,310.33

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