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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,085.13, 237,346.07 and 124,496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,085.13, 237,346.07 and 124,496.01 is: 171,709.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,085.13 : 237,346.07 = 124,496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,085.13/237,346.07 = 124,496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,085.13x = 237,346.07 × 124,496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,085.13x = 29,548,638,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,548,638,081.70/172,085.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,709.42

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