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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,082.88, 237,342.96 and 124,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,082.88, 237,342.96 and 124,493.76 is: 171,706.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,082.88 : 237,342.96 = 124,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,082.88/237,342.96 = 124,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,082.88x = 237,342.96 × 124,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,082.88x = 29,547,717,499.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,547,717,499.93/172,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,706.32

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