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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,509.10, 235,083.66 and 116,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,509.10, 235,083.66 and 116,701.70 is: 160,898.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,509.10 : 235,083.66 = 116,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,509.10/235,083.66 = 116,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,509.10x = 235,083.66 × 116,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,509.10x = 27,434,662,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,434,662,764.22/170,509.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,898.53

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