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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,143.76, 169,938.13 and 66,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,143.76, 169,938.13 and 66,555 is: 91,845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,143.76 : 169,938.13 = 66,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,143.76/169,938.13 = 66,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,143.76x = 169,938.13 × 66,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,143.76x = 11,310,232,242.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,310,232,242.15/123,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,845.76

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