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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,136.16, 234,879.96 and 119,304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,136.16, 234,879.96 and 119,304.88 is: 164,705.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,136.16 : 234,879.96 = 119,304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,136.16/234,879.96 = 119,304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,136.16x = 234,879.96 × 119,304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,136.16x = 28,022,325,442.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,022,325,442.20/170,136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,705.29

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