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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,664.72, 170,641.80 and 73,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,664.72, 170,641.80 and 73,354 is: 101,219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,664.72 : 170,641.80 = 73,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,664.72/170,641.80 = 73,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,664.72x = 170,641.80 × 73,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,664.72x = 12,517,258,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517,258,597.20/123,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,219.32

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