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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,293.32, 234,994.86 and 125,160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,293.32, 234,994.86 and 125,160.84 is: 172,714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,293.32 : 234,994.86 = 125,160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,293.32/234,994.86 = 125,160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,293.32x = 234,994.86 × 125,160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,293.32x = 29,412,154,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,412,154,073.28/170,293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,714.67

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