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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,562.26, 235,197.84 and 118,939.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,562.26, 235,197.84 and 118,939.39 is: 164,012.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,562.26 : 235,197.84 = 118,939.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,562.26/235,197.84 = 118,939.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,562.26x = 235,197.84 × 118,939.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,562.26x = 27,974,287,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,974,287,618.92/170,562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,012.18

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