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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,733.72, 256,034.97 and 117,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,733.72, 256,034.97 and 117,983.28 is: 176,929.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,733.72 : 256,034.97 = 117,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,733.72/256,034.97 = 117,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,733.72x = 256,034.97 × 117,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,733.72x = 30,207,845,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,207,845,555.30/170,733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,929.58

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