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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,607.28, 185,262.60 and 56,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,607.28, 185,262.60 and 56,955.92 is: 85,365.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,607.28 : 185,262.60 = 56,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,607.28/185,262.60 = 56,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,607.28x = 185,262.60 × 56,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,607.28x = 10,551,801,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,551,801,824.59/123,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,365.54

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