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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,566.15, 169,160.97 and 114,561.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,566.15, 169,160.97 and 114,561.73 is: 158,113.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,566.15 : 169,160.97 = 114,561.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,566.15/169,160.97 = 114,561.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,566.15x = 169,160.97 × 114,561.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,566.15x = 19,379,373,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,379,373,371.68/122,566.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,113.58

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