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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,425.78, 170,210.57 and 85,124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,425.78, 170,210.57 and 85,124.12 is: 117,390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,425.78 : 170,210.57 = 85,124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,425.78/170,210.57 = 85,124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,425.78x = 170,210.57 × 85,124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,425.78x = 14,489,023,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,489,023,709.28/123,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,390.58

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