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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,697.06, 235,650.56 and 124,705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,697.06, 235,650.56 and 124,705.14 is: 172,157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,697.06 : 235,650.56 = 124,705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,697.06/235,650.56 = 124,705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,697.06x = 235,650.56 × 124,705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,697.06x = 29,386,836,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,386,836,075.88/170,697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,157.83

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