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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,912.84, 185,855.39 and 43,944.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,912.84, 185,855.39 and 43,944.09 is: 65,911.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,912.84 : 185,855.39 = 43,944.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,912.84/185,855.39 = 43,944.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,912.84x = 185,855.39 × 43,944.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,912.84x = 8,167,246,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,167,246,677.82/123,912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,911.22

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