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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,713.10, 185,569.65 and 123,713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,713.10, 185,569.65 and 123,713.10 is: 185,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,713.10 : 185,569.65 = 123,713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,713.10/185,569.65 = 123,713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,713.10x = 185,569.65 × 123,713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,713.10x = 22,957,396,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,957,396,667.42/123,713.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,569.65

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