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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,703.33, 235,659.18 and 124,711.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,703.33, 235,659.18 and 124,711.39 is: 172,166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,703.33 : 235,659.18 = 124,711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,703.33/235,659.18 = 124,711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,703.33x = 235,659.18 × 124,711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,703.33x = 29,389,383,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,389,383,904.06/170,703.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,166.44

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