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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,667.50, 235,609.69 and 124,675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,667.50, 235,609.69 and 124,675.50 is: 172,116.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,667.50 : 235,609.69 = 124,675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,667.50/235,609.69 = 124,675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,667.50x = 235,609.69 × 124,675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,667.50x = 29,374,755,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,374,755,905.60/170,667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,116.87

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