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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,861.33, 235,632.62 and 130,500.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,861.33, 235,632.62 and 130,500.11 is: 179,970.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,861.33 : 235,632.62 = 130,500.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,861.33/235,632.62 = 130,500.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,861.33x = 235,632.62 × 130,500.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,861.33x = 30,750,080,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,750,080,998.92/170,861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,970.99

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