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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,408.78, 185,035.41 and 104,695.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,408.78, 185,035.41 and 104,695.35 is: 156,977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,408.78 : 185,035.41 = 104,695.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,408.78/185,035.41 = 104,695.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,408.78x = 185,035.41 × 104,695.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,408.78x = 19,372,347,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,372,347,012.34/123,408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,977.06

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