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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,478.59, 185,217.89 and 44,591.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,478.59, 185,217.89 and 44,591.07 is: 66,886.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,478.59 : 185,217.89 = 44,591.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,478.59/185,217.89 = 44,591.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,478.59x = 185,217.89 × 44,591.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,478.59x = 8,259,063,675.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,259,063,675.29/123,478.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,886.61

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