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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,972, 171,080.72 and 67,383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,972, 171,080.72 and 67,383.68 is: 92,989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,972 : 171,080.72 = 67,383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,972/171,080.72 = 67,383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,972x = 171,080.72 × 67,383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,972x = 11,528,048,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,528,048,490.65/123,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,989.13

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