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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,151.03, 254,780.64 and 119,959.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,151.03, 254,780.64 and 119,959.38 is: 179,624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,151.03 : 254,780.64 = 119,959.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,151.03/254,780.64 = 119,959.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,151.03x = 254,780.64 × 119,959.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,151.03x = 30,563,327,610.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,563,327,610.40/170,151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,624.70

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