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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,727.68, 185,601.93 and 39,499.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,727.68, 185,601.93 and 39,499.86 is: 59,253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,727.68 : 185,601.93 = 39,499.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,727.68/185,601.93 = 39,499.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,727.68x = 185,601.93 × 39,499.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,727.68x = 7,331,250,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,331,250,250.73/123,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,253.11

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