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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,209.44, 168,396.21 and 98,239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,209.44, 168,396.21 and 98,239.92 is: 135,367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,209.44 : 168,396.21 = 98,239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,209.44/168,396.21 = 98,239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,209.44x = 168,396.21 × 98,239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,209.44x = 16,543,230,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543,230,198.70/122,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,367.86

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