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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,278.93, 168,758.99 and 81,440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,278.93, 168,758.99 and 81,440.81 is: 112,397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,278.93 : 168,758.99 = 81,440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,278.93/168,758.99 = 81,440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,278.93x = 168,758.99 × 81,440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,278.93x = 13,743,867,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,743,867,589.38/122,278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,397.68

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