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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,246, 170,079.57 and 66,657.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,246, 170,079.57 and 66,657.42 is: 91,987.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,246 : 170,079.57 = 66,657.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,246/170,079.57 = 66,657.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,246x = 170,079.57 × 66,657.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,246x = 11,337,065,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,337,065,330.91/123,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,987.29

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