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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,227.92, 170,041.88 and 90,979.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,227.92, 170,041.88 and 90,979.66 is: 125,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,227.92 : 170,041.88 = 90,979.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,227.92/170,041.88 = 90,979.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,227.92x = 170,041.88 × 90,979.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,227.92x = 15,470,352,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,470,352,428.16/123,227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,542.59

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