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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,886.48, 171,034.24 and 81,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,886.48, 171,034.24 and 81,568 is: 112,610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,886.48 : 171,034.24 = 81,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,886.48/171,034.24 = 81,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,886.48x = 171,034.24 × 81,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,886.48x = 13,950,920,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,950,920,888.32/123,886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,610.52

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