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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,918, 170,928.81 and 98,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,918, 170,928.81 and 98,827.44 is: 136,319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,918 : 170,928.81 = 98,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,918/170,928.81 = 98,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,918x = 170,928.81 × 98,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,918x = 16,892,456,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,892,456,714.55/123,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,319.64

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