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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,991.80, 171,113.11 and 76,235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,991.80, 171,113.11 and 76,235.92 is: 105,208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,991.80 : 171,113.11 = 76,235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,991.80/171,113.11 = 76,235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,991.80x = 171,113.11 × 76,235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,991.80x = 13,044,964,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,044,964,746.54/123,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,208.29

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