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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,966.95, 171,074.37 and 73,665.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,966.95, 171,074.37 and 73,665.95 is: 101,659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,966.95 : 171,074.37 = 73,665.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,966.95/171,074.37 = 73,665.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,966.95x = 171,074.37 × 73,665.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,966.95x = 12,602,355,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602,355,131.33/123,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,659.00

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