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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,210.42, 170,017.74 and 90,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,210.42, 170,017.74 and 90,962.16 is: 125,518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,210.42 : 170,017.74 = 90,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,210.42/170,017.74 = 90,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,210.42x = 170,017.74 × 90,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,210.42x = 15,465,180,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,465,180,868.72/123,210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,518.45

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