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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,187.15, 234,930.95 and 121,160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,187.15, 234,930.95 and 121,160.41 is: 167,253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,187.15 : 234,930.95 = 121,160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,187.15/234,930.95 = 121,160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,187.15x = 234,930.95 × 121,160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,187.15x = 28,464,330,223.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464,330,223.69/170,187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,253.11

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