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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,278.70, 170,140.10 and 121,278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121,278.70, 170,140.10 and 121,278.70 is: 170,140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121,278.70 : 170,140.10 = 121,278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121,278.70/170,140.10 = 121,278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121,278.70x = 170,140.10 × 121,278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121,278.70x = 20,634,370,145.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,634,370,145.87/121,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,140.10

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