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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,979.40, 185,969.10 and 76,632.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,979.40, 185,969.10 and 76,632.20 is: 114,948.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,979.40 : 185,969.10 = 76,632.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,979.40/185,969.10 = 76,632.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,979.40x = 185,969.10 × 76,632.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,979.40x = 14,251,221,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,251,221,265.02/123,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,948.30

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