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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,560.59, 235,279.13 and 119,649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,560.59, 235,279.13 and 119,649.12 is: 165,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,560.59 : 235,279.13 = 119,649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,560.59/235,279.13 = 119,649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,560.59x = 235,279.13 × 119,649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,560.59x = 28,150,940,260.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150,940,260.62/170,560.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,049.50

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