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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,714.08, 235,674.08 and 124,722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,714.08, 235,674.08 and 124,722.16 is: 172,181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,714.08 : 235,674.08 = 124,722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,714.08/235,674.08 = 124,722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,714.08x = 235,674.08 × 124,722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,714.08x = 29,393,780,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,393,780,313.61/170,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,181.35

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