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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,040.16, 178,254.88 and 122,734.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,040.16, 178,254.88 and 122,734.71 is: 169,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,040.16 : 178,254.88 = 122,734.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,040.16/178,254.88 = 122,734.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,040.16x = 178,254.88 × 122,734.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,040.16x = 21,878,060,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,878,060,696.05/129,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,544.59

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