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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,427.58, 185,141.37 and 43,446.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,427.58, 185,141.37 and 43,446.71 is: 65,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,427.58 : 185,141.37 = 43,446.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,427.58/185,141.37 = 43,446.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,427.58x = 185,141.37 × 43,446.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,427.58x = 8,043,782,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043,782,485.69/123,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,170.06

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