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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,212.24, 168,604.14 and 71,217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,212.24, 168,604.14 and 71,217.34 is: 98,251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,212.24 : 168,604.14 = 71,217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,212.24/168,604.14 = 71,217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,212.24x = 168,604.14 × 71,217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,212.24x = 12,007,538,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,007,538,363.79/122,212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,251.52

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