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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,561.26, 235,196.46 and 118,938.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,561.26, 235,196.46 and 118,938.39 is: 164,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,561.26 : 235,196.46 = 118,938.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,561.26/235,196.46 = 118,938.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,561.26x = 235,196.46 × 118,938.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,561.26x = 27,973,888,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,973,888,286.10/170,561.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,010.80

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