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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,245.68, 170,106.96 and 103,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,245.68, 170,106.96 and 103,067.52 is: 142,256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,245.68 : 170,106.96 = 103,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,245.68/170,106.96 = 103,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,245.68x = 170,106.96 × 103,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,245.68x = 17,532,502,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,532,502,501.94/123,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,256.53

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