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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,565.69, 171,823.83 and 88,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,565.69, 171,823.83 and 88,767.20 is: 122,443.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,565.69 : 171,823.83 = 88,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,565.69/171,823.83 = 88,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,565.69x = 171,823.83 × 88,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,565.69x = 15,252,320,282.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252,320,282.38/124,565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,443.99

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