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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,198.72, 254,917.92 and 123,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,198.72, 254,917.92 and 123,344 is: 184,740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,198.72 : 254,917.92 = 123,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,198.72/254,917.92 = 123,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,198.72x = 254,917.92 × 123,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,198.72x = 31,442,595,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,442,595,924.48/170,198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,740.50

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