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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,563.51, 170,553.89 and 71,892.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,563.51, 170,553.89 and 71,892.76 is: 99,233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,563.51 : 170,553.89 = 71,892.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,563.51/170,553.89 = 71,892.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,563.51x = 170,553.89 × 71,892.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,563.51x = 12,261,589,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,261,589,880.84/123,563.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,233.10

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