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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,060.76, 255,205.35 and 117,375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,060.76, 255,205.35 and 117,375.93 is: 176,142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,060.76 : 255,205.35 = 117,375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,060.76/255,205.35 = 117,375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,060.76x = 255,205.35 × 117,375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,060.76x = 29,954,965,297.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,954,965,297.23/170,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,142.72

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