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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,955.72, 171,060.07 and 73,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,955.72, 171,060.07 and 73,645 is: 101,630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,955.72 : 171,060.07 = 73,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,955.72/171,060.07 = 73,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,955.72x = 171,060.07 × 73,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,955.72x = 12,597,718,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597,718,855.15/123,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,630.80

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