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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,717.79, 185,669.98 and 90,523.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,717.79, 185,669.98 and 90,523.49 is: 135,853.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,717.79 : 185,669.98 = 90,523.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,717.79/185,669.98 = 90,523.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,717.79x = 185,669.98 × 90,523.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,717.79x = 16,807,494,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,807,494,815.70/123,717.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,853.50

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