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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,314.22, 232,002.54 and 122,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,314.22, 232,002.54 and 122,920.20 is: 169,431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,314.22 : 232,002.54 = 122,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,314.22/232,002.54 = 122,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,314.22x = 232,002.54 × 122,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,314.22x = 28,517,798,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,517,798,617.31/168,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,431.90

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