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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,160.04, 254,794.14 and 119,968.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,160.04, 254,794.14 and 119,968.38 is: 179,638.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,160.04 : 254,794.14 = 119,968.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,160.04/254,794.14 = 119,968.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,160.04x = 254,794.14 × 119,968.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,160.04x = 30,567,240,209.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,567,240,209.29/170,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,638.18

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