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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,606.46, 235,169.01 and 116,798.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,606.46, 235,169.01 and 116,798.16 is: 160,998.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,606.46 : 235,169.01 = 116,798.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,606.46/235,169.01 = 116,798.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,606.46x = 235,169.01 × 116,798.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,606.46x = 27,467,307,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,467,307,657.02/170,606.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,998.05

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