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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,259.12, 171,484.76 and 93,577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,259.12, 171,484.76 and 93,577.28 is: 129,142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,259.12 : 171,484.76 = 93,577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,259.12/171,484.76 = 93,577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,259.12x = 171,484.76 × 93,577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,259.12x = 16,047,077,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047,077,402.25/124,259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,142.05

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