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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,621, 185,462.58 and 57,108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,621, 185,462.58 and 57,108.18 is: 85,676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,621 : 185,462.58 = 57,108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,621/185,462.58 = 57,108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,621x = 185,462.58 × 57,108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,621x = 10,591,430,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,591,430,401.90/123,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,676.63

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