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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,189.94, 170,002.32 and 66,601.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,189.94, 170,002.32 and 66,601.31 is: 91,909.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,189.94 : 170,002.32 = 66,601.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,189.94/170,002.32 = 66,601.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,189.94x = 170,002.32 × 66,601.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,189.94x = 11,322,377,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,322,377,215.04/123,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,909.92

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