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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,720.60, 256,015.28 and 117,970.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,720.60, 256,015.28 and 117,970.16 is: 176,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,720.60 : 256,015.28 = 117,970.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,720.60/256,015.28 = 117,970.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,720.60x = 256,015.28 × 117,970.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,720.60x = 30,202,162,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,202,162,558.89/170,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,909.90

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