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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,623.11, 169,220.48 and 71,638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,623.11, 169,220.48 and 71,638.74 is: 98,861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,623.11 : 169,220.48 = 71,638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,623.11/169,220.48 = 71,638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,623.11x = 169,220.48 × 71,638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,623.11x = 12,122,741,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,741,611.20/122,623.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,861.80

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