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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,231, 170,058.62 and 66,642.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,231, 170,058.62 and 66,642.38 is: 91,966.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,231 : 170,058.62 = 66,642.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,231/170,058.62 = 66,642.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,231x = 170,058.62 × 66,642.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,231x = 11,333,109,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,333,109,992.81/123,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,966.39

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