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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,961.13, 683,941.69 and 123,537.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,961.13, 683,941.69 and 123,537.13 is: 185,305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,961.13 : 683,941.69 = 123,537.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,961.13/683,941.69 = 123,537.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,961.13x = 683,941.69 × 123,537.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,961.13x = 84,492,193,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,492,193,469.95/455,961.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,305.69

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