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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,750.18, 236,906.19 and 124,073.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,750.18, 236,906.19 and 124,073.58 is: 171,142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,750.18 : 236,906.19 = 124,073.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,750.18/236,906.19 = 124,073.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,750.18x = 236,906.19 × 124,073.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,750.18x = 29,393,799,117.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,393,799,117.46/171,750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,142.76

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