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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,427, 234,943.32 and 119,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,427, 234,943.32 and 119,281.44 is: 164,436.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,427 : 234,943.32 = 119,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,427/234,943.32 = 119,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,427x = 234,943.32 × 119,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,427x = 28,024,377,527.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,024,377,527.98/170,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,436.25

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