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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,871.08, 185,806.56 and 35,125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,871.08, 185,806.56 and 35,125.35 is: 52,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,871.08 : 185,806.56 = 35,125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,871.08/185,806.56 = 35,125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,871.08x = 185,806.56 × 35,125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,871.08x = 6,526,520,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,526,520,452.30/123,871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,688.01

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