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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,994, 185,991.09 and 40,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,994, 185,991.09 and 40,888 is: 61,332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,994 : 185,991.09 = 40,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,994/185,991.09 = 40,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,994x = 185,991.09 × 40,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,994x = 7,604,803,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,604,803,687.92/123,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,332.03

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