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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,665, 235,606.24 and 124,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,665, 235,606.24 and 124,673 is: 172,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,665 : 235,606.24 = 124,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,665/235,606.24 = 124,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,665x = 235,606.24 × 124,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,665x = 29,373,736,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,373,736,136.16/170,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,113.42

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