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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,806.60, 185,709.90 and 115,933.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,806.60, 185,709.90 and 115,933.40 is: 173,900.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,806.60 : 185,709.90 = 115,933.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,806.60/185,709.90 = 115,933.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,806.60x = 185,709.90 × 115,933.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,806.60x = 21,529,980,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529,980,120.66/123,806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,900.10

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