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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,274.76, 184,866.78 and 44,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,274.76, 184,866.78 and 44,367.88 is: 66,535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,274.76 : 184,866.78 = 44,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,274.76/184,866.78 = 44,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,274.76x = 184,866.78 × 44,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,274.76x = 8,202,147,111.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,147,111.03/123,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,535.49

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