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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,039.91, 182,317.71 and 78,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,039.91, 182,317.71 and 78,994.68 is: 118,011.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,039.91 : 182,317.71 = 78,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,039.91/182,317.71 = 78,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,039.91x = 182,317.71 × 78,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,039.91x = 14,402,128,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,402,128,764.81/122,039.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,011.64

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