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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,267.83, 185,341.87 and 113,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,267.83, 185,341.87 and 113,524.74 is: 170,692.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,267.83 : 185,341.87 = 113,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,267.83/185,341.87 = 113,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,267.83x = 185,341.87 × 113,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,267.83x = 21,040,887,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,040,887,602.86/123,267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,692.45

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