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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,600.94, 235,180.08 and 119,452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,600.94, 235,180.08 and 119,452.50 is: 164,669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,600.94 : 235,180.08 = 119,452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,600.94/235,180.08 = 119,452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,600.94x = 235,180.08 × 119,452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,600.94x = 28,092,848,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,092,848,506.20/170,600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,669.95

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