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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,795, 185,692.50 and 68,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,795, 185,692.50 and 68,391 is: 102,586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,795 : 185,692.50 = 68,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,795/185,692.50 = 68,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,795x = 185,692.50 × 68,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,795x = 12,699,695,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,699,695,767.50/123,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,586.50

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