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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,234, 168,629.46 and 86,454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,234, 168,629.46 and 86,454.68 is: 119,269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,234 : 168,629.46 = 86,454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,234/168,629.46 = 86,454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,234x = 168,629.46 × 86,454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,234x = 14,578,806,002.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,578,806,002.87/122,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,269.65

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