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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,253.72, 168,710.01 and 68,538.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,253.72, 168,710.01 and 68,538.75 is: 94,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,253.72 : 168,710.01 = 68,538.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,253.72/168,710.01 = 68,538.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,253.72x = 168,710.01 × 68,538.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,253.72x = 11,563,173,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,563,173,197.89/122,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,583.41

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