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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,102.92, 234,445.08 and 124,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,102.92, 234,445.08 and 124,684.60 is: 171,847.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,102.92 : 234,445.08 = 124,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,102.92/234,445.08 = 124,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,102.92x = 234,445.08 × 124,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,102.92x = 29,231,691,021.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,231,691,021.77/170,102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,847.09

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