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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,283.04, 235,018.56 and 129,920.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,283.04, 235,018.56 and 129,920.48 is: 179,311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,283.04 : 235,018.56 = 129,920.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,283.04/235,018.56 = 129,920.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,283.04x = 235,018.56 × 129,920.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,283.04x = 30,533,724,124.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,533,724,124.11/170,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,311.60

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