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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,715.08, 235,675.46 and 124,723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,715.08, 235,675.46 and 124,723.16 is: 172,182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,715.08 : 235,675.46 = 124,723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,715.08/235,675.46 = 124,723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,715.08x = 235,675.46 × 124,723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,715.08x = 29,394,188,105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,394,188,105.65/170,715.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,182.73

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