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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,140.54, 171,486.74 and 119,531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,140.54, 171,486.74 and 119,531.84 is: 165,120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,140.54 : 171,486.74 = 119,531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,140.54/171,486.74 = 119,531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,140.54x = 171,486.74 × 119,531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,140.54x = 20,498,125,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,498,125,567.80/124,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,120.32

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