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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,277.53, 234,737.50 and 119,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,277.53, 234,737.50 and 119,131.80 is: 164,230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,277.53 : 234,737.50 = 119,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,277.53/234,737.50 = 119,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,277.53x = 234,737.50 × 119,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,277.53x = 27,964,700,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,964,700,902.50/170,277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,230.13

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