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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,948.36, 185,889.33 and 53,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,948.36, 185,889.33 and 53,811 is: 80,702.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,948.36 : 185,889.33 = 53,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,948.36/185,889.33 = 53,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,948.36x = 185,889.33 × 53,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,948.36x = 10,002,890,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,002,890,736.63/123,948.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,702.08

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