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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,427.60, 185,033.40 and 83,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,427.60, 185,033.40 and 83,856.40 is: 125,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,427.60 : 185,033.40 = 83,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,427.60/185,033.40 = 83,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,427.60x = 185,033.40 × 83,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,427.60x = 15,516,234,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,516,234,803.76/123,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,711.23

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