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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,022.18, 254,737.71 and 119,313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,022.18, 254,737.71 and 119,313.66 is: 178,763.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,022.18 : 254,737.71 = 119,313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,022.18/254,737.71 = 119,313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,022.18x = 254,737.71 × 119,313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,022.18x = 30,393,688,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,393,688,520.12/170,022.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,763.08

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