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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,314.28, 184,860.36 and 44,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,314.28, 184,860.36 and 44,373 is: 66,519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,314.28 : 184,860.36 = 44,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,314.28/184,860.36 = 44,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,314.28x = 184,860.36 × 44,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,314.28x = 8,202,808,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,808,754.28/123,314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,519.54

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