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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,264, 170,454.24 and 117,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,264, 170,454.24 and 117,694.44 is: 162,752.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,264 : 170,454.24 = 117,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,264/170,454.24 = 117,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,264x = 170,454.24 × 117,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,264x = 20,061,516,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,061,516,322.43/123,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,752.44

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