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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,158.76, 169,960.98 and 72,159.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,158.76, 169,960.98 and 72,159.29 is: 99,580.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,158.76 : 169,960.98 = 72,159.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,158.76/169,960.98 = 72,159.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,158.76x = 169,960.98 × 72,159.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,158.76x = 12,264,262,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,264,262,794.70/123,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,580.92

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