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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,685.88, 170,846.70 and 91,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,685.88, 170,846.70 and 91,486 is: 126,369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,685.88 : 170,846.70 = 91,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,685.88/170,846.70 = 91,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,685.88x = 170,846.70 × 91,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,685.88x = 15,630,081,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,630,081,196.20/123,685.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,369.16

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