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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,560.09, 235,278.43 and 119,648.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,560.09, 235,278.43 and 119,648.62 is: 165,048.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,560.09 : 235,278.43 = 119,648.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,560.09/235,278.43 = 119,648.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,560.09x = 235,278.43 × 119,648.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,560.09x = 28,150,739,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150,739,465.27/170,560.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,048.81

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