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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,966.80, 254,950.20 and 113,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,966.80, 254,950.20 and 113,979.60 is: 170,969.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,966.80 : 254,950.20 = 113,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,966.80/254,950.20 = 113,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,966.80x = 254,950.20 × 113,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,966.80x = 29,059,121,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,059,121,815.92/169,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,969.40

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