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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,672.80, 256,009.20 and 118,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,672.80, 256,009.20 and 118,184.80 is: 177,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,672.80 : 256,009.20 = 118,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,672.80/256,009.20 = 118,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,672.80x = 256,009.20 × 118,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,672.80x = 30,256,396,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,256,396,100.16/170,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,277.20

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