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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,145.24, 168,565.27 and 68,430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,145.24, 168,565.27 and 68,430.70 is: 94,437.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,145.24 : 168,565.27 = 68,430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,145.24/168,565.27 = 68,430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,145.24x = 168,565.27 × 68,430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,145.24x = 11,535,039,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,535,039,421.79/122,145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,437.08

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