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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,214.70, 172,850.50 and 123,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,214.70, 172,850.50 and 123,214.70 is: 172,850.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,214.70 : 172,850.50 = 123,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,214.70/172,850.50 = 123,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,214.70x = 172,850.50 × 123,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,214.70x = 21,297,722,502.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,297,722,502.35/123,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,850.50

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