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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,893.83, 170,958.96 and 72,895.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,893.83, 170,958.96 and 72,895.35 is: 100,587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,893.83 : 170,958.96 = 72,895.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,893.83/170,958.96 = 72,895.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,893.83x = 170,958.96 × 72,895.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,893.83x = 12,462,113,224.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,462,113,224.84/123,893.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,587.04

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