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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,451.97, 185,177.98 and 34,705.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,451.97, 185,177.98 and 34,705.50 is: 52,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,451.97 : 185,177.98 = 34,705.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,451.97/185,177.98 = 34,705.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,451.97x = 185,177.98 × 34,705.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,451.97x = 6,426,693,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,426,693,733.85/123,451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,058.25

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