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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,974.80, 185,962.20 and 123,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,974.80, 185,962.20 and 123,974.80 is: 185,962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,974.80 : 185,962.20 = 123,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,974.80/185,962.20 = 123,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,974.80x = 185,962.20 × 123,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,974.80x = 23,054,626,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,054,626,552.56/123,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,962.20

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