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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,969.73, 255,036.60 and 119,942.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,969.73, 255,036.60 and 119,942.10 is: 179,971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,969.73 : 255,036.60 = 119,942.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,969.73/255,036.60 = 119,942.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,969.73x = 255,036.60 × 119,942.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,969.73x = 30,589,625,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,589,625,380.86/169,969.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,971.02

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