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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,924.80, 171,030.96 and 73,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,924.80, 171,030.96 and 73,624 is: 101,609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,924.80 : 171,030.96 = 73,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,924.80/171,030.96 = 73,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,924.80x = 171,030.96 × 73,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,924.80x = 12,591,983,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,591,983,399.04/123,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,609.87

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