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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,778.19, 233,997.35 and 124,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,778.19, 233,997.35 and 124,359.68 is: 171,399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,778.19 : 233,997.35 = 124,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,778.19/233,997.35 = 124,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,778.19x = 233,997.35 × 124,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,778.19x = 29,099,833,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,099,833,775.06/169,778.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,399.13

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