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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,195.72, 254,582.48 and 119,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,195.72, 254,582.48 and 119,591.20 is: 178,887.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,195.72 : 254,582.48 = 119,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,195.72/254,582.48 = 119,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,195.72x = 254,582.48 × 119,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,195.72x = 30,445,823,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,445,823,657.19/170,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,887.13

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