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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,596.68, 235,519.68 and 118,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,596.68, 235,519.68 and 118,303.08 is: 163,325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,596.68 : 235,519.68 = 118,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,596.68/235,519.68 = 118,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,596.68x = 235,519.68 × 118,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,596.68x = 27,862,703,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,862,703,544.61/170,596.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,325.00

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