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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,650.89, 170,663.09 and 72,680.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,650.89, 170,663.09 and 72,680.09 is: 100,313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,650.89 : 170,663.09 = 72,680.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,650.89/170,663.09 = 72,680.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,650.89x = 170,663.09 × 72,680.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,650.89x = 12,403,807,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403,807,524.16/123,650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,313.13

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