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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,351.18, 168,817.78 and 118,319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,351.18, 168,817.78 and 118,319.24 is: 163,254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,351.18 : 168,817.78 = 118,319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,351.18/168,817.78 = 118,319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,351.18x = 168,817.78 × 118,319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,351.18x = 19,974,389,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,974,389,992.40/122,351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,254.58

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