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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,276.80, 255,415.20 and 117,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,276.80, 255,415.20 and 117,788.80 is: 176,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,276.80 : 255,415.20 = 117,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,276.80/255,415.20 = 117,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,276.80x = 255,415.20 × 117,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,276.80x = 30,085,049,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,085,049,909.76/170,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,683.20

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