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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,236.59, 168,687.11 and 71,284.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,236.59, 168,687.11 and 71,284.66 is: 98,373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,236.59 : 168,687.11 = 71,284.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,236.59/168,687.11 = 71,284.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,236.59x = 168,687.11 × 71,284.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,236.59x = 12,024,802,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,024,802,638.25/122,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,373.18

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