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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,105.04, 254,865.96 and 120,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,105.04, 254,865.96 and 120,095.64 is: 179,937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,105.04 : 254,865.96 = 120,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,105.04/254,865.96 = 120,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,105.04x = 254,865.96 × 120,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,105.04x = 30,608,290,580.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,608,290,580.41/170,105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,937.59

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