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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,867.64, 185,651.34 and 57,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,867.64, 185,651.34 and 57,169 is: 85,684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,867.64 : 185,651.34 = 57,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,867.64/185,651.34 = 57,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,867.64x = 185,651.34 × 57,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,867.64x = 10,613,501,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,613,501,456.46/123,867.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,684.21

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