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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,651.40, 255,977.10 and 123,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,651.40, 255,977.10 and 123,412.20 is: 185,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,651.40 : 255,977.10 = 123,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,651.40/255,977.10 = 123,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,651.40x = 255,977.10 × 123,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,651.40x = 31,590,697,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,590,697,060.62/170,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,118.30

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