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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,530.70, 185,296.05 and 108,768.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,530.70, 185,296.05 and 108,768.45 is: 163,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,530.70 : 185,296.05 = 108,768.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,530.70/185,296.05 = 108,768.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,530.70x = 185,296.05 × 108,768.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,530.70x = 20,154,364,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154,364,149.62/123,530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,152.68

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