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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,496.70, 235,198.98 and 130,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,496.70, 235,198.98 and 130,140.40 is: 179,527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,496.70 : 235,198.98 = 130,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,496.70/235,198.98 = 130,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,496.70x = 235,198.98 × 130,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,496.70x = 30,608,889,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,608,889,336.79/170,496.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,527.75

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