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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,215.93, 170,005.67 and 72,201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,215.93, 170,005.67 and 72,201.27 is: 99,618.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,215.93 : 170,005.67 = 72,201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,215.93/170,005.67 = 72,201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,215.93x = 170,005.67 × 72,201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,215.93x = 12,274,624,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,274,624,920.19/123,215.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,618.81

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