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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,916.61, 168,238.16 and 68,191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121,916.61, 168,238.16 and 68,191.26 is: 94,100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121,916.61 : 168,238.16 = 68,191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121,916.61/168,238.16 = 68,191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121,916.61x = 168,238.16 × 68,191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121,916.61x = 11,472,372,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,472,372,110.48/121,916.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,100.16

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