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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,114.04, 254,879.46 and 120,104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,114.04, 254,879.46 and 120,104.64 is: 179,951.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,114.04 : 254,879.46 = 120,104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,114.04/254,879.46 = 120,104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,114.04x = 254,879.46 × 120,104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,114.04x = 30,612,205,786.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,612,205,786.69/170,114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,951.08

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