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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,514.92, 235,599.46 and 122,673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,514.92, 235,599.46 and 122,673.64 is: 169,497.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,514.92 : 235,599.46 = 122,673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,514.92/235,599.46 = 122,673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,514.92x = 235,599.46 × 122,673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,514.92x = 28,901,843,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,901,843,340.23/170,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,497.45

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