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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,133.16, 234,875.82 and 119,301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,133.16, 234,875.82 and 119,301.88 is: 164,701.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,133.16 : 234,875.82 = 119,301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,133.16/234,875.82 = 119,301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,133.16x = 234,875.82 × 119,301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,133.16x = 28,021,126,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,021,126,892.54/170,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,701.15

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