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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,585.04, 235,449.60 and 116,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,585.04, 235,449.60 and 116,227.20 is: 160,422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,585.04 : 235,449.60 = 116,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,585.04/235,449.60 = 116,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,585.04x = 235,449.60 × 116,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,585.04x = 27,365,647,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,365,647,749.12/170,585.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,422.32

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