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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,781.68, 224,775.66 and 122,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,781.68, 224,775.66 and 122,425.14 is: 169,049.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,781.68 : 224,775.66 = 122,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,781.68/224,775.66 = 122,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,781.68x = 224,775.66 × 122,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,781.68x = 27,518,191,644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518,191,644.09/162,781.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,049.68

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