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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,560.56, 235,415.78 and 116,202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,560.56, 235,415.78 and 116,202.67 is: 160,388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,560.56 : 235,415.78 = 116,202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,560.56/235,415.78 = 116,202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,560.56x = 235,415.78 × 116,202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,560.56x = 27,355,942,196.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,355,942,196.13/170,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,388.44

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