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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,596.44, 235,173.87 and 119,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,596.44, 235,173.87 and 119,448 is: 164,663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,596.44 : 235,173.87 = 119,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,596.44/235,173.87 = 119,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,596.44x = 235,173.87 × 119,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,596.44x = 28,091,048,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091,048,423.76/170,596.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,663.74

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