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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,113.29, 254,878.34 and 120,103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,113.29, 254,878.34 and 120,103.89 is: 179,949.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,113.29 : 254,878.34 = 120,103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,113.29/254,878.34 = 120,103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,113.29x = 254,878.34 × 120,103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,113.29x = 30,611,879,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,611,879,510.22/170,113.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,949.96

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