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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,870.94, 170,994.18 and 83,639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,870.94, 170,994.18 and 83,639.14 is: 115,457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,870.94 : 170,994.18 = 83,639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,870.94/170,994.18 = 83,639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,870.94x = 170,994.18 × 83,639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,870.94x = 14,301,806,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301,806,160.21/123,870.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,457.32

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