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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,062.20, 255,093.30 and 119,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,062.20, 255,093.30 and 119,323.80 is: 178,985.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,062.20 : 255,093.30 = 119,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,062.20/255,093.30 = 119,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,062.20x = 255,093.30 × 119,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,062.20x = 30,438,701,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,438,701,910.54/170,062.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,985.70

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