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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,722.25, 196,770.01 and 122,793.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,722.25, 196,770.01 and 122,793.22 is: 169,294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,722.25 : 196,770.01 = 122,793.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,722.25/196,770.01 = 122,793.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,722.25x = 196,770.01 × 122,793.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,722.25x = 24,162,023,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,162,023,127.33/142,722.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,294.02

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