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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,254.72, 168,711.39 and 68,539.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,254.72, 168,711.39 and 68,539.75 is: 94,584.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,254.72 : 168,711.39 = 68,539.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,254.72/168,711.39 = 68,539.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,254.72x = 168,711.39 × 68,539.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,254.72x = 11,563,436,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,563,436,492.75/122,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,584.79

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