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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,807.23, 171,008.56 and 95,471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,807.23, 171,008.56 and 95,471 is: 131,869.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,807.23 : 171,008.56 = 95,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,807.23/171,008.56 = 95,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,807.23x = 171,008.56 × 95,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,807.23x = 16,326,358,231.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,326,358,231.76/123,807.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,869.18

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