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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,169.74, 634,795.52 and 123,643.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,169.74, 634,795.52 and 123,643.49 is: 185,477.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,169.74 : 634,795.52 = 123,643.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,169.74/634,795.52 = 123,643.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,169.74x = 634,795.52 × 123,643.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,169.74x = 78,488,329,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,488,329,736.97/423,169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,477.18

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