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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,088.36, 234,425.07 and 124,670.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,088.36, 234,425.07 and 124,670.04 is: 171,827.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,088.36 : 234,425.07 = 124,670.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,088.36/234,425.07 = 124,670.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,088.36x = 234,425.07 × 124,670.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,088.36x = 29,225,782,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225,782,853.90/170,088.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,827.06

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