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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,178.78, 168,611.49 and 68,464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,178.78, 168,611.49 and 68,464.26 is: 94,483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,178.78 : 168,611.49 = 68,464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,178.78/168,611.49 = 68,464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,178.78x = 168,611.49 × 68,464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,178.78x = 11,543,860,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,543,860,890.35/122,178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,483.35

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