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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,294.81, 168,767.35 and 71,342.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,294.81, 168,767.35 and 71,342.78 is: 98,453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,294.81 : 168,767.35 = 71,342.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,294.81/168,767.35 = 71,342.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,294.81x = 168,767.35 × 71,342.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,294.81x = 12,040,330,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,040,330,900.04/122,294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,453.32

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