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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,579.63, 235,110.79 and 119,607.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,579.63, 235,110.79 and 119,607.95 is: 164,856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,579.63 : 235,110.79 = 119,607.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,579.63/235,110.79 = 119,607.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,579.63x = 235,110.79 × 119,607.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,579.63x = 28,121,119,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,121,119,614.78/170,579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,856.26

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