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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,966.54, 185,962.11 and 39,705.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,966.54, 185,962.11 and 39,705.54 is: 59,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,966.54 : 185,962.11 = 39,705.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,966.54/185,962.11 = 39,705.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,966.54x = 185,962.11 × 39,705.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,966.54x = 7,383,725,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,383,725,997.09/123,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,562.25

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