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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,985.64, 171,100.78 and 67,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,985.64, 171,100.78 and 67,397 is: 93,008.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,985.64 : 171,100.78 = 67,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,985.64/171,100.78 = 67,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,985.64x = 171,100.78 × 67,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,985.64x = 11,531,679,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,531,679,269.66/123,985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,008.18

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