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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,196.83, 170,011.59 and 69,481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,196.83, 170,011.59 and 69,481.73 is: 95,884.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,196.83 : 170,011.59 = 69,481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,196.83/170,011.59 = 69,481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,196.83x = 170,011.59 × 69,481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,196.83x = 11,812,698,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,812,698,992.24/123,196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,884.77

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