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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,151.60, 255,324.60 and 117,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,151.60, 255,324.60 and 117,598.80 is: 176,465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,151.60 : 255,324.60 = 117,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,151.60/255,324.60 = 117,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,151.60x = 255,324.60 × 117,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,151.60x = 30,025,866,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,025,866,570.48/170,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,465.38

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