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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,709.93, 235,668.18 and 124,717.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,709.93, 235,668.18 and 124,717.93 is: 172,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,709.93 : 235,668.18 = 124,717.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,709.93/235,668.18 = 124,717.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,709.93x = 235,668.18 × 124,717.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,709.93x = 29,392,047,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,392,047,454.99/170,709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,175.38

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