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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,348.80, 172,338.40 and 123,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,348.80, 172,338.40 and 123,348.80 is: 172,338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,348.80 : 172,338.40 = 123,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,348.80/172,338.40 = 123,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,348.80x = 172,338.40 × 123,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,348.80x = 21,257,734,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,257,734,833.92/123,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,338.40

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