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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,789.63, 170,831.76 and 67,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,789.63, 170,831.76 and 67,201 is: 92,738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,789.63 : 170,831.76 = 67,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,789.63/170,831.76 = 67,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,789.63x = 170,831.76 × 67,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,789.63x = 11,480,065,103.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,480,065,103.76/123,789.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,738.50

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