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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,388.47, 185,158.85 and 48,495.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,388.47, 185,158.85 and 48,495.47 is: 72,773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,388.47 : 185,158.85 = 48,495.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,388.47/185,158.85 = 48,495.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,388.47x = 185,158.85 × 48,495.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,388.47x = 8,979,364,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,979,364,287.14/123,388.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,773.12

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