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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,674.18, 185,540.39 and 98,469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,674.18, 185,540.39 and 98,469.02 is: 147,726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,674.18 : 185,540.39 = 98,469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,674.18/185,540.39 = 98,469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,674.18x = 185,540.39 × 98,469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,674.18x = 18,269,980,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,269,980,373.72/123,674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,726.72

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