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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,166, 254,803.08 and 119,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,166, 254,803.08 and 119,974.44 is: 179,647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,166 : 254,803.08 = 119,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,166/254,803.08 = 119,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,166x = 254,803.08 × 119,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,166x = 30,569,856,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,569,856,833.28/170,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,647.27

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