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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,869.30, 235,819.96 and 125,562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,869.30, 235,819.96 and 125,562.76 is: 173,291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,869.30 : 235,819.96 = 125,562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,869.30/235,819.96 = 125,562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,869.30x = 235,819.96 × 125,562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,869.30x = 29,610,204,137.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610,204,137.23/170,869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,291.54

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