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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,571.59, 169,139.66 and 68,865.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,571.59, 169,139.66 and 68,865.53 is: 95,029.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,571.59 : 169,139.66 = 68,865.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,571.59/169,139.66 = 68,865.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,571.59x = 169,139.66 × 68,865.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,571.59x = 11,647,891,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,647,891,139.89/122,571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,029.29

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