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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,773.80, 256,160.70 and 118,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,773.80, 256,160.70 and 118,285.80 is: 177,428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,773.80 : 256,160.70 = 118,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,773.80/256,160.70 = 118,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,773.80x = 256,160.70 × 118,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,773.80x = 30,300,173,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,300,173,328.06/170,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,428.70

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