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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,548.70, 185,323.05 and 81,485.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,548.70, 185,323.05 and 81,485.40 is: 122,228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,548.70 : 185,323.05 = 81,485.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,548.70/185,323.05 = 81,485.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,548.70x = 185,323.05 × 81,485.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,548.70x = 15,101,122,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,101,122,858.47/123,548.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,228.10

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