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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,761, 170,793.24 and 67,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,761, 170,793.24 and 67,172.24 is: 92,699.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,761 : 170,793.24 = 67,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,761/170,793.24 = 67,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,761x = 170,793.24 × 67,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,761x = 11,472,564,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,472,564,507.66/123,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,699.35

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