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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,225.42, 170,038.44 and 90,977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,225.42, 170,038.44 and 90,977.16 is: 125,539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,225.42 : 170,038.44 = 90,977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,225.42/170,038.44 = 90,977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,225.42x = 170,038.44 × 90,977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,225.42x = 15,469,614,362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,469,614,362.03/123,225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,539.15

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