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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,694.78, 170,001.98 and 120,037.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,694.78, 170,001.98 and 120,037.57 is: 166,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,694.78 : 170,001.98 = 120,037.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,694.78/170,001.98 = 120,037.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,694.78x = 170,001.98 × 120,037.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,694.78x = 20,406,624,186.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,406,624,186.70/122,694.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,320.24

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