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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,891.86, 170,997.99 and 81,454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,891.86, 170,997.99 and 81,454.34 is: 112,424.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,891.86 : 170,997.99 = 81,454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,891.86/170,997.99 = 81,454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,891.86x = 170,997.99 × 81,454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,891.86x = 13,928,528,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,928,528,538.82/123,891.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,424.89

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