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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,451.31, 185,163.51 and 83,725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,451.31, 185,163.51 and 83,725.48 is: 125,579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,451.31 : 185,163.51 = 83,725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,451.31/185,163.51 = 83,725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,451.31x = 185,163.51 × 83,725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,451.31x = 15,502,903,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,502,903,670.72/123,451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,579.09

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