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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,504.44, 237,977.46 and 124,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,504.44, 237,977.46 and 124,682.04 is: 172,004.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,504.44 : 237,977.46 = 124,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,504.44/237,977.46 = 124,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,504.44x = 237,977.46 × 124,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,504.44x = 29,671,515,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,671,515,186.82/172,504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,004.36

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