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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,337.10, 237,947.67 and 124,806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,337.10, 237,947.67 and 124,806.30 is: 172,321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,337.10 : 237,947.67 = 124,806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,337.10/237,947.67 = 124,806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,337.10x = 237,947.67 × 124,806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,337.10x = 29,697,368,286.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,697,368,286.32/172,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,321.39

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