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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,665.76, 185,251.32 and 57,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,665.76, 185,251.32 and 57,014.64 is: 85,407.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,665.76 : 185,251.32 = 57,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,665.76/185,251.32 = 57,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,665.76x = 185,251.32 × 57,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,665.76x = 10,562,037,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,562,037,319.32/123,665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,407.94

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