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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,794.42, 235,665.24 and 119,962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,794.42, 235,665.24 and 119,962.46 is: 165,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,794.42 : 235,665.24 = 119,962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,794.42/235,665.24 = 119,962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,794.42x = 235,665.24 × 119,962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,794.42x = 28,270,981,926.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,270,981,926.89/170,794.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,526.38

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