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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,737.59, 170,669.65 and 113,561.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,737.59, 170,669.65 and 113,561.42 is: 156,633.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,737.59 : 170,669.65 = 113,561.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,737.59/170,669.65 = 113,561.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,737.59x = 170,669.65 × 113,561.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,737.59x = 19,381,487,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,381,487,804.90/123,737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,633.79

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