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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,233.59, 168,682.05 and 74,487.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,233.59, 168,682.05 and 74,487.06 is: 102,791.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,233.59 : 168,682.05 = 74,487.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,233.59/168,682.05 = 74,487.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,233.59x = 168,682.05 × 74,487.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,233.59x = 12,564,629,979.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,564,629,979.27/122,233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,791.96

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