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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,451, 170,315.40 and 91,262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,451, 170,315.40 and 91,262.90 is: 125,908.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,451 : 170,315.40 = 91,262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,451/170,315.40 = 91,262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,451x = 170,315.40 × 91,262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,451x = 15,543,477,318.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,543,477,318.66/123,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,908.07

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