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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,128.80, 255,193.20 and 117,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,128.80, 255,193.20 and 117,640.80 is: 176,461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,128.80 : 255,193.20 = 117,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,128.80/255,193.20 = 117,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,128.80x = 255,193.20 × 117,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,128.80x = 30,021,132,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,021,132,202.56/170,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,461.20

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