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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,577.63, 235,108.04 and 119,605.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,577.63, 235,108.04 and 119,605.95 is: 164,853.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,577.63 : 235,108.04 = 119,605.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,577.63/235,108.04 = 119,605.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,577.63x = 235,108.04 × 119,605.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,577.63x = 28,120,319,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,120,319,878.81/170,577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,853.50

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