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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,275.59, 234,734.82 and 119,129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,275.59, 234,734.82 and 119,129.87 is: 164,227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,275.59 : 234,734.82 = 119,129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,275.59/234,734.82 = 119,129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,275.59x = 234,734.82 × 119,129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,275.59x = 27,963,927,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,963,927,417.40/170,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,227.46

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