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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,560.06, 235,415.08 and 116,202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,560.06, 235,415.08 and 116,202.18 is: 160,387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,560.06 : 235,415.08 = 116,202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,560.06/235,415.08 = 116,202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,560.06x = 235,415.08 × 116,202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,560.06x = 27,355,745,500.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,355,745,500.87/170,560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,387.76

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