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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,266.25, 184,913.96 and 40,160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,266.25, 184,913.96 and 40,160.25 is: 60,245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,266.25 : 184,913.96 = 40,160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,266.25/184,913.96 = 40,160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,266.25x = 184,913.96 × 40,160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,266.25x = 7,426,190,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,426,190,661.29/123,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,245.13

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