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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,102.42, 254,862.02 and 120,093.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,102.42, 254,862.02 and 120,093.02 is: 179,933.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,102.42 : 254,862.02 = 120,093.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,102.42/254,862.02 = 120,093.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,102.42x = 254,862.02 × 120,093.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,102.42x = 30,607,148,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,607,148,691.02/170,102.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,933.65

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