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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,177.04, 255,035.52 and 122,873.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,177.04, 255,035.52 and 122,873.04 is: 184,143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,177.04 : 255,035.52 = 122,873.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,177.04/255,035.52 = 122,873.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,177.04x = 255,035.52 × 122,873.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,177.04x = 31,336,989,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,336,989,650.38/170,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,143.46

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