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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,562.60, 235,281.88 and 119,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,562.60, 235,281.88 and 119,651.12 is: 165,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,562.60 : 235,281.88 = 119,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,562.60/235,281.88 = 119,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,562.60x = 235,281.88 × 119,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,562.60x = 28,151,740,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,151,740,457.71/170,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,052.25

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