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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,488.44, 237,955.38 and 124,666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,488.44, 237,955.38 and 124,666.04 is: 171,982.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,488.44 : 237,955.38 = 124,666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,488.44/237,955.38 = 124,666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,488.44x = 237,955.38 × 124,666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,488.44x = 29,664,954,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,664,954,921.30/172,488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,982.28

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