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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,646.98, 235,108.25 and 118,915.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,646.98, 235,108.25 and 118,915.32 is: 163,835.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,646.98 : 235,108.25 = 118,915.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,646.98/235,108.25 = 118,915.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,646.98x = 235,108.25 × 118,915.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,646.98x = 27,957,971,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,957,971,013.27/170,646.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,835.14

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