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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,622.10, 185,433.15 and 76,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,622.10, 185,433.15 and 76,966.10 is: 115,449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,622.10 : 185,433.15 = 76,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,622.10/185,433.15 = 76,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,622.10x = 185,433.15 × 76,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,622.10x = 14,272,066,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,272,066,366.22/123,622.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,449.15

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