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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,626.32, 235,337.40 and 125,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,626.32, 235,337.40 and 125,290.08 is: 172,807.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,626.32 : 235,337.40 = 125,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,626.32/235,337.40 = 125,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,626.32x = 235,337.40 × 125,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,626.32x = 29,485,441,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,485,441,672.99/170,626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,807.11

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