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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,376.86, 170,253.63 and 72,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,376.86, 170,253.63 and 72,382.50 is: 99,884.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,376.86 : 170,253.63 = 72,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,376.86/170,253.63 = 72,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,376.86x = 170,253.63 × 72,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,376.86x = 12,323,383,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,323,383,373.48/123,376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,884.07

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