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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,101.40, 237,368.50 and 124,512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,101.40, 237,368.50 and 124,512.28 is: 171,731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,101.40 : 237,368.50 = 124,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,101.40/237,368.50 = 124,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,101.40x = 237,368.50 × 124,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,101.40x = 29,555,293,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,555,293,135.18/172,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,731.86

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