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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,611.10, 185,301.45 and 86,171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,611.10, 185,301.45 and 86,171.10 is: 129,176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,611.10 : 185,301.45 = 86,171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,611.10/185,301.45 = 86,171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,611.10x = 185,301.45 × 86,171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,611.10x = 15,967,629,778.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967,629,778.10/123,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,176.34

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