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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,800.84, 235,688.58 and 117,131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,800.84, 235,688.58 and 117,131.88 is: 161,630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,800.84 : 235,688.58 = 117,131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,800.84/235,688.58 = 117,131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,800.84x = 235,688.58 × 117,131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,800.84x = 27,606,646,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606,646,469.93/170,800.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,630.62

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