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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,152.30, 255,228.45 and 117,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,152.30, 255,228.45 and 117,008.20 is: 175,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,152.30 : 255,228.45 = 117,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,152.30/255,228.45 = 117,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,152.30x = 255,228.45 × 117,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,152.30x = 29,863,821,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863,821,523.29/170,152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,512.30

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