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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,255.56, 168,713.32 and 71,303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,255.56, 168,713.32 and 71,303.68 is: 98,399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,255.56 : 168,713.32 = 71,303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,255.56/168,713.32 = 71,303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,255.56x = 168,713.32 × 71,303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,255.56x = 12,029,880,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,029,880,581.02/122,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,399.46

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