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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,119.80, 255,179.70 and 117,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,119.80, 255,179.70 and 117,631.80 is: 176,447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,119.80 : 255,179.70 = 117,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,119.80/255,179.70 = 117,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,119.80x = 255,179.70 × 117,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,119.80x = 30,017,247,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,017,247,434.46/170,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,447.70

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