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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,246.73, 184,870.10 and 40,140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,246.73, 184,870.10 and 40,140.73 is: 60,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,246.73 : 184,870.10 = 40,140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,246.73/184,870.10 = 40,140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,246.73x = 184,870.10 × 40,140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,246.73x = 7,420,820,769.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,420,820,769.17/123,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,211.10

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