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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,114.29, 254,879.83 and 120,104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,114.29, 254,879.83 and 120,104.89 is: 179,951.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,114.29 : 254,879.83 = 120,104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,114.29/254,879.83 = 120,104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,114.29x = 254,879.83 × 120,104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,114.29x = 30,612,313,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,612,313,945.37/170,114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,951.45

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