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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,492.44, 237,960.90 and 124,670.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,492.44, 237,960.90 and 124,670.04 is: 171,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,492.44 : 237,960.90 = 124,670.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,492.44/237,960.90 = 124,670.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,492.44x = 237,960.90 × 124,670.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,492.44x = 29,666,594,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,666,594,921.44/172,492.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,987.80

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