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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,666.28, 235,299.60 and 116,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,666.28, 235,299.60 and 116,858.52 is: 161,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,666.28 : 235,299.60 = 116,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,666.28/235,299.60 = 116,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,666.28x = 235,299.60 × 116,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,666.28x = 27,496,763,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,496,763,012.59/170,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,114.21

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