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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,550.70, 185,326.05 and 81,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,550.70, 185,326.05 and 81,487.40 is: 122,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,550.70 : 185,326.05 = 81,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,550.70/185,326.05 = 81,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,550.70x = 185,326.05 × 81,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,550.70x = 15,101,737,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,101,737,966.77/123,550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,231.10

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