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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,276.53, 234,736.12 and 119,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,276.53, 234,736.12 and 119,130.80 is: 164,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,276.53 : 234,736.12 = 119,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,276.53/234,736.12 = 119,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,276.53x = 234,736.12 × 119,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,276.53x = 27,964,301,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,964,301,764.50/170,276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,228.75

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