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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,114.38, 237,386.34 and 124,525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,114.38, 237,386.34 and 124,525.26 is: 171,749.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,114.38 : 237,386.34 = 124,525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,114.38/237,386.34 = 124,525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,114.38x = 237,386.34 × 124,525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,114.38x = 29,560,595,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,560,595,708.95/172,114.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,749.71

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