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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,774.08, 169,429.98 and 72,473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,774.08, 169,429.98 and 72,473.08 is: 100,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,774.08 : 169,429.98 = 72,473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,774.08/169,429.98 = 72,473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,774.08x = 169,429.98 × 72,473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,774.08x = 12,279,112,494.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,279,112,494.94/122,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,013.88

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