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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,867.47, 185,808.27 and 35,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,867.47, 185,808.27 and 35,114 is: 52,673.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,867.47 : 185,808.27 = 35,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,867.47/185,808.27 = 35,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,867.47x = 185,808.27 × 35,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,867.47x = 6,524,471,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,524,471,592.78/123,867.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,673.00

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