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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,259.96, 234,852.28 and 122,437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,259.96, 234,852.28 and 122,437.56 is: 168,887.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,259.96 : 234,852.28 = 122,437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,259.96/234,852.28 = 122,437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,259.96x = 234,852.28 × 122,437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,259.96x = 28,754,740,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,754,740,123.64/170,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,887.27

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