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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,558.70, 185,338.05 and 81,495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,558.70, 185,338.05 and 81,495.40 is: 122,243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,558.70 : 185,338.05 = 81,495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,558.70/185,338.05 = 81,495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,558.70x = 185,338.05 × 81,495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,558.70x = 15,104,198,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,104,198,519.97/123,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,243.10

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