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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,652, 171,932.47 and 84,348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,652, 171,932.47 and 84,348.02 is: 116,341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,652 : 171,932.47 = 84,348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,652/171,932.47 = 84,348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,652x = 171,932.47 × 84,348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,652x = 14,502,162,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502,162,996.47/124,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,341.20

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